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Namaste
Two years after she trekked through the Himalayas on holiday, Emergency Programme Officer Lara returned to Nepal as part of World Vision's earthquake response. She was afraid to see the smiles wiped from the faces, but instead found remarkable levels of grace and resilience.
and everyone who donated through the Disasters Emergency
A love letter to Nepal
World Vision Communicator Crislyn Felisilda always wanted to travel to Nepal, but never dreamed it would be as part of the global response to an earthquake. Torn between scenes of destruction and beauty, it was the resilience and spirit of the people that made a lasting impression.
Nepal Earthquake three months on: New report raises concerns over children’s psychological health
New World Vision joint report raises concerns over children’s psychological health.
awareness so they are protected when disasters hit. A program has been started where we
Building hope
It’s just two years since Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest typhoons ever recorded, slammed into Leyte province in the Philippines. Now in the rebuilding process, we spoke to some of the families benefiting from World Vision's help - where ensuring houses that withstand future disasters is a huge priority.
in a place where homes that withstand future disasters is a huge priority.
A view from the summit
Ahead of the G7 summit in Berlin, WV's Rob Henderson reflects on Britain's position in the world and how World Vision had made a real difference in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone.
needs of children and families caught up in disasters is a good thing. This generosity has been
World Food Programme
Today thousands of children and their families, just like Deng and his grandmother, line up at one of our food distribution centres waiting to receive life-saving food. With your help we can make sure everyone gets a month’s supply of food.
of Congo and Bangladesh. Areas where natural disasters such as flooding and drought have ruined
Other Emergencies Update
Help World Vision to respond quickly to disasters, as soon as they strike.
children can be better protected from future disasters.
Vanuatu Cyclone Pam Update
An update on Cyclone Pam which swept through the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu flattening almost everything in its path and leaving thousands of children and families struggling for survival 13 March 2015.
that will help them be less vulnerable to disasters in the future. Our holistic approach to
Nepal Earthquake Update
A year on, our role in Nepal is moving from emergency aid into recovery work. With a focus on health, livelihoods and education, and continuing to meet basic needs, we'll support communities to get back on their feet and provide an environment where children are safe and protected. We will be helping vulnerable families and communities to re-establish their livelihoods and businesses. We're repairing and reconstructing schools, health posts and WASH facilities in Nepal’s worst-hit districts.
World Vision is proud to partner with the Disasters Emergency Committee …
Runa stands up from the ruins
19-year-old Runa was on her roof hanging laundry when the earthquake struck last weekend, but thankfully she and her family all survived. Their home, and everything in it, however, were not so lucky.
Children in need of shelter
A week after the earthquake that rocked Nepal last Saturday, shelter is becoming an increasingly urgent need for children like Sandhhya and Sayan and their families.
When losing your house means losing everything
Seven-year-old Aaram and his family lost their house in the earthquake, and are now living in one of the many makeshift camps in Kathmandu. Children are especially vulnerable in these situations, and World Vision has begun opening Child Friendly Spaces to keep them safe and protected.
Rana Plaza, an anniversary
Jonathan Blagbrough is an independent consultant specialising in child labour, and last summer he met some of the children World Vision works with in Bangladesh. He heard from them about their experiences of child labour and how World Vision is helping them and their families, so they can go back to school and make a better life for themselves.
Cyclone Pam through a child’s eyes
One month on from Cyclone Pam, we met nine-year-old Shayla - one of many children in Vanuatu whose lives have been put on hold by the disaster. With World Vision's help, schools are slowly opening again so children can get back to education and their friends.
Young leaders in the making
What do children living in disaster-prone regions of the world want to see from policymakers? Last month, Henry Makiwa, WV UK Media Manager had a chance to meet some of the extraordinary young speakers at the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Japan.
that help teach children how to respond to disasters themselves. As a prominent activist and …
Sendai conference leaves vital needs of the world’s most vulnerable people
Sendai conference leaves vital needs of world’s most vulnerable as talks are marked by dragging impasses.
that would enable them to better prepare for disasters and avert crises. In a
Cyclone Pam lends urgency to tackle impact of disasters on children
Cyclone Pam lends urgency to call for leaders in Sendai to tackle impact of disasters on children.
but significant point. The threats posed by disasters are on the …
Relief effort under way as cyclone hits Vanuatu in South Pacific
Families in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu are facing devastation as Cyclone Pam sweeps through the region.
Children and youth are key to tackle disaster risk reduction
Perspectives of children and youth must be taken into account to ensure disaster risk reduction talks in Sendai succeed.
protect children and mitigate the impact of disasters. During the Fukushima nuclear disaster 38