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Finding a different way to celebrate Halloween

This Halloween, join World Vision in turning a night of fear into a night of hope for Syrian children.
their homes in Syria and are now living in Lebanon. … in Lebanon we go to school again. I love it. We have

Easing the burden for host communities

The conflict in Syria is now in its fourth year, and has already claimed more than 190,000 lives—at least 10,000 confirmed to be children. It has forced approximately nine million people to flee their homes and almost three million to take refuge in neighbouring countries.
of Syrian children living as refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.

Iraq Crisis: World Vision Supports Aid Delivery to Displaced Individuals

World Vision has begun distribution of aid supplies facilitated by the Women’s Empowerment Organisation.
families in neighbouring countries in Lebanon and Jordan. For media

Ripples, and the beat of a butterfly's wings

Gavin Crowden, World Vision’s head of Policy and Public Affairs answers the question ‘What’s the point of Party Conferences anyway?’

Update: World Vision's Regional Syria Crisis Response

The conflict in Syria has now been going on for more than three years. Here's an update on our effort in the region thus far.
World Vision is helping in Lebanon and Jordan with projects to give refugees … Lebanon and … Lebanon and Syria. In … Marsh World Vision has spokespeople in Lebanon and Jordan available for interview. For

Children “May Never Recover” from Syrian Conflict

World Vision is urging world leaders not to forget the ongoing suffering of children caused by the Syrian conflict, as refugee numbers surpassed three million today.
and remedial education programs in Lebanon and Jordan show amazing resilience. But when … Lebanon and … funds. World Vision has spokespeople in Lebanon and Jordan available for interview. For

World Humanitarian Day: Remembering Lives Given To Bring Others Hope

Johan Eldebo has visited many of the world's worst humanitarian emergencies. In today's blog he shares why marking World Humanitarian Day means so much to him and to the people to whom each and every humanitarian worker brings hope in all that they do.
Lebanon and the Central African Republic. I’ve met … the world around them a little better. In Lebanon I met Ahmed who runs a school in a poor area

"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.

"Now I can play again": What Winter Coats Mean To The Children of Syria

Two Syrian siblings share their joy at receiving the simplest of gifts - a pair of winter coats - and the difference it has made to their lives. It's stories like this that really show us how much your support matters.

UK government first in G8 to hit overseas aid target

World Vision applauds the UK government for honouring the commitment first made more than 40 years ago to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on overseas aid.
has recently returned from a trip to Lebanon and Jordan seeing how money is … makes to Syrian refugee children's lives. In Lebanon I visited a half built house with no walls

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.
just back from Lebanon and Jordan where I saw for myself the … be able to. I visited classes in Lebanon where kids were playing

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Lebanon Lebanon and the Syria crisis The Syria conflict is … children and their families who have fled to Lebanon. With support from our … and their resident hosts. Read more about Lebanon and the Syria crisis

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?'
World Vision Lebanon … ever cease. I was here when World Vision Lebanon decided to intervene in the North. I … I went to the South where World Vision Lebanon operates. I visited two families. I greeted

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

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."
I met a family in Lebanon who’d just arrived from

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.
with the education systems in Jordan and in Lebanon to get Syrian refugee children like Asmaa … a teacher at a centre in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley told me last

"That was me when I was younger" - reflections on an encounter in Lebanon

When Heidi met Mais in a refugee camp in Lebanon she was surprised to find a bubbly, friendly young woman facing a new life outside her home country. But that doesn't mean Mais doesn't fully understand the reality of the situation she finds herself in.
Lebanon. By Rhonda … when I think about it again I see myself in Lebanon. This is for real

Grateful For Safety, But Desperate To Learn

Nasrella fled Syria with his family more than half a year ago and has lost touch with not only his father, but his friends, too. All he really wants, though, is the chance to continue his education.

Sowing The Seeds Of A Solution: Why Progress To Peace In Syria Is Essential

With the Geneva peace talks searching for a peaceful solution to the Syria conflict this week, Johan Eldebo outlines his experience of just why sowing the seeds of a solution is so vital for the children of Syria.
water and sanitation. In communities in Lebanon and Jordan affected by the crisis through … homes. In tented refugee settlements in Lebanon I saw the difference that even simple things

Syria crisis response must be 'unprecedented', says World Vision UK at donor conference

Representatives of the world’s most powerful nations are meeting in Kuwait City today to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria and surrounding countries brought about by the long-running conflict.
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