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Ethiopia, 1984: "We were all waiting for our deaths."

Ansha was just 10-years-old when the 1984 famine swept across her area. Now aged 40, she vividly describes her struggle to survive, her nightmares from her childhood and how World Vision has helped to transform her life to what it is today.

Turning a Valley of Death Into an Oasis of Life

Last year Nick Weston travelled to Ethiopia with us to see the enormous progress that had been made in the 30 years since the famine struck. As we launch our Grow Hope campaign, he reflects on what he saw and how World Vision has delivered hope to millions of people.
the revived Antsokia valley on a visit to Ethiopia with us last year. By Nick … How would you feel about coming on a trip to Ethiopia with … the smell of humidity filled my nostrils. Ethiopia has been through some rough times. Many of

"I Don't Know If I Can Do This"

Duncan, one of three World Vision UK staff running the Milton Keynes Marathon on Monday, explains why he decided to do it, and what motivated him to keep pounding out the miles.

Somalia

Ethiopia and Kenya. Deserts cover most of

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.
such as Ethiopia and Somaliland … countries such as Ethiopia show us the … Ethiopian police are

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.

Lessons from Africa: Tackling FGM

FGM affects women and girls across the world, even here in the UK. Nell Williams looks at how success in tackling the most difficult of subjects in Ethiopia could be translated to our shores.
what I was asked by an Ethiopian Police Officer when I explained that we are … have an easy answer for him. I was in Ethiopia researching the links between child marriage

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New Violence Revives Bitter Memories of South Sudan

When war broke out in Sudan in 1983, newborn Abraham's family were forced to flee the country for nearly a decade. Now, as fresh violence breaks out across South Sudan, he fears the same fate may be forced on his children.
government and the opposition force in Ethiopia will help leaders to settle their political

South Sudan Crisis Update

As the conflict continues, we remember the children and their families affected by this situation.

Peace eludes Africa’s newest country as South Sudanese fight again for their lives

Outside the church where South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir prays every Sunday, Flora Joseph, 28, sleeps in the open. Paralyzed in both legs and unable to walk, she came here to seek refuge with her family when their village in Juba became the epicenter of South Sudan’s most recent conflict.

El Nino Update

In 2016, the recurring El Niño phenomenon is expected to have its strongest effect for 50 years. The 2015-2016 El Niño may have passed peak season, but its influence will continue to be felt through weather systems across the world and throughout the year.
handover ceremony. In Ethiopia … of devastation that affected millions of Ethiopians. Floods affected more than … million children and community members in Ethiopia with health and

Early Marriage in Ethiopia; In The Girls' Own Words

Nell Williams, one of our marketing officers, traveled to Ethiopia to study the prevalence of early child marriage and what can be done to give girls their childhood back.
staffer Nell Williams recently travelled to Ethiopia to study the prevalence of early marriage … World Vision UK I never expected Ethiopia to be so green. I still had images from Live

Running for Hope: a barefoot half-marathon

David Brand, our Fundraising Manager has just had one of the most inspiring experiences in his career and he would like to share it with you all:

I was a World Vision Sponsored Child

We met Abu a couple of weeks ago at the World Vision ambassador training. He was one of the people who decided to give up his time to talk to his local community about the work of World Vision. As soon as he stood up and started speaking, we knew he had an amazing story to tell. Abu’s journey with World Vision truly inspired us and we would like to share his story with you too:
I was born and grew up in the rural part of Ethiopia. When I was just 7 months … graduated from one of the top university in Ethiopia with a BA degree in Economics. Giving back

Refugee crisis

We really value your prayers for our work across the world. As a Christian organisation we believe it is important for the goodness and grace of God to permeate all we do. We believe God will use your prayer to bring life in all its fullness to every child, family and community that we work in.
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Bill Clinton & Chelsea see clean water saving lives in Rwanda

Through the eyes of children, parents and teachers, former US President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton got a personal look at the toll of unsafe water, as part of his visit to Groupe Scholaire Camp Kanombe primary school in Kigali.
as in World Vision programs in Myanmar and Ethiopia. For further