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The Luxury of Dreams

When World Vision first arrived in his community Emmanuel couldn't read, but thanks to literacy lessons and one technique in particular, he's now able to dare to dream of becoming a doctor.
walking long distances to access medical care because there is no hospital or clinic … him to be an educated child who will take care of his siblings in the future. He is our

A Thank You From A Family Four Hours Away

World Vision UK's Head of Public Affairs, Gavin, shares simple message from the crowded camps of Syrian refugees in Jordan: they are truly grateful for your support.
Arabic coffee in their immaculately clean caravan. And we talked … He brought his right leg forward and the scars were worse. This was from the second.

Angola

children aged under five and their caregivers. Monthly screening of the under … food supplements as needed. Providing care and advice to pregnant and breastfeeding

Lebanon

income. Healthcare costs for families in poor communities and … and receive help to recover from emotional scars. Department for International

Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza

You helped us raise over £290,000 for the Gaza Crisis Appeal.
counseling to 568 pregnant women on prenatal care and childhood health and nutrition

Sudan

care.

DR Congo

and cared for the orphans of those that have died. … hygiene and healthcare

Haiti

is the second largest island in the Caribbean. It is subject to severe storms from … children now have access to primary healthcare. We have also supplied food and medical

Jordan

can play and recover from emotional scars. Read more about Jordan and the Syria … and receive help to recover from emotional scars. Education We are providing

Afghanistan

to and increasing the demand for education Caring for and protecting vulnerable children … supporting and caring for pregnant … World Vision has provided basic health care and practical prevention advice for those

Somalia

Providing healthcare for children with acute malnutrition. Of … better quality and affordable primary healthcare. Nutrition projects aim to reduce

"The moment of meeting was very special"

This week's blog is a sponsor visit story 'with a twist' as Artist Ambassador Paul Ewing reflects on visiting his sponsored child, Chanthorn, in Cambodia. We're very grateful for Paul and all the time and energy he spends as an artist ambassador, and thank him for sharing his story.
is he who cares about the … care and prayer from someone miles away.

World Vision UK welcomes first prosecution under the Female Genital Mutilation Act

The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena and Hasan Mohamed will appear before magistrates at Westminster Magistrates Court in April. They will be charged relating to a medical procedure performed in a London hospital in 2012.
allegedly carrying out FGM

World Vision helps fight TB in Somaliland

World Vision has partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Somaliland government, and other agencies to establish the first specialised treatment centre for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
by public health systems and do not get the care they need. Many of these three million

No Fairy Tale: Can the Children of Syria Ever Find a Happy Ending?

Lara Ghaoui from World Vision Lebanon has been present since the outbreak of fighting in Syria 3 years ago. She shares all that she's seen along the way and asks 'When will this end?'
stories of families fleeing their homes carrying nothing but … Do we start with the mother who must take care of her little boy who is blind and needs

Priceless Coloured Paper: Why Child-Friendly Spaces Are Vital For Recovery

Once the immediate aftermath of a major emergency like Typhoon Haiyan has past, there is still a huge amount of work to be done, not least in getting the people affected back on their feet. World Vision's child-friendly spaces help children like Harvy to find ways to express themselves and discuss their fears in a safe and supportive environment.
it was raining. The wind was strong. I was scared that the wind would take me away with the … catastrophic disaster and administer special care for … car and

More than eight out of ten children who fled Syria exposed to violence in new communities

scared and none of my children have seen school

Three Years On: Is There Any Hope for the Children of Syria?

World Vision communicator Meg Sattler reflects on three years of conflict and an overwhelming feeling that nobody cares. But we know that people do, and she tells us "A global effort for peace is not impossible."
and unsure how to access healthcare. Foreign intervention was put on the … feel like nobody cares.’ Looking away Over … while we all carried on as though nothing was happening. It

What Does A Lost Generation Mean For The Children Of Syria

Our CEO Justin Byworth reflects on the people he met and the stories he heard while visiting Lebanon in the lead up to the 3rd anniversary of the Syria crisis. He explains why we must stand with the children of Syria and take action to help bring peace.
the crisis in Syria means a life scarred. For … from violence. They need psychological care and support to recover from traumatic … destroyed. In the face of the threat of scarred lives and stolen

World Vision supports United Nations campaign to end recruitment of child soldiers by 2016

The United Nations campaign, Children Not Soldiers, is galvanising support to end and prevent national security forces using children as soldiers by the year 2016.
they can to ensure children are safe and cared for within their own … but leaves them physically and emotionally scarred and in need of support and rehabilitation