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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.
hundreds of children to regain a sense of normality through

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.
Somalia and Pakistan. But it does not need to be

Girl Summit: Children Free From Fear of FGM and Early Marriage

Ahead of next week's Girl Summit our Child Rights Programme Advisor, Tracy Shields shares why she's raising not just her voice and our voice, but the voices of the children living in fear of FGM and early marriage.

Somalia

Somalia Geography … people Somalia sits in the easternmost area of … and Kenya. Deserts cover most of Somalia’s northern … centre and fertile cropland in the south. Somalia’s four seasons alternate between rainy and

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

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.
Somaliland … Somaliland. Equipped with a state of the art … World Vision Somalia country … whose remit includes Somaliland. World Vision started tuberculosis

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.
effective in helping younger children normalise after the disruption and violence of war.

Tacloban Rises

Our CEO, Justin, writes movingly of the deep devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan and reflects on the legendary resilience of the Filipino people who, despite everything, are getting on with their lives and rebuilding what they lost.
somehow the normality of life continues.  Little

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.
This has not only allowed a semblance of normality to

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Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Update

Updates from the areas of Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan, including total aid raised & personal stories from survivors.
made preparations for future disasters. Normality is returning. Relief The first 72

Lake Chad Basin Update

Growing insecurity on the borders of Mali and protracted displacements in the Diffa

World Vision calls on the Prime Minister for an end to Child Marriage

World Vision calls on the Prime Minister to use his influence at the up-coming Commonwealth gathering in Sri Lanka to press for an end to child marriage.

Polio outbreak in Somalia is symptom of global health inequality

Millions of the world’s most vulnerable children are falling through the cracks, even as child deaths are declining globally, warns World Vision.
but children in fragile states like Somalia are still susceptible. … polio outbreak is a big blow to Somali children who have lacked health services

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Barclays urged to scrap plans to cut Somali lifeline

Aid agencies today called on Barclay's Bank to scrap plans to sever money transfer accounts tomorrow that could deprive many thousands of poor families in Somalia of cash sent by loved ones from abroad.
deprive many thousands of poor families in Somalia of cash sent by loved ones from abroad. … Somalis living in the United Kingdom alone send … and families. Total global remittances to Somalia are approximately

New global index exposes gaps in ‘health wealth’

A ‘devastating’ gap exists between the health rich and health poor in every country, contributing to the deaths of thousands of children every day, a report released this morning by World Vision finds.

‘Terrifying landmark’ as number of Syrian refugees passes two million

Aid agency World Vision continues to step up its efforts in Syria and neighbouring countries, as the number of refugees fleeing the conflict reaches a landmark two million.
Friendly Spaces to give children some normality and safety amid the chaos. Inside Syria

Helping communities to live with uncertainty

On Monday 19th August we celebrate World Humanitarian Day - a day that means a lot to us who work for World Vision and we're sure a day that will mean a lot to you and our other wonderful supporters.

World Vision sends taskforce to Gansu earthquake

World Vision, the international children’s charity, has sent an emergency task force to China’s north-west Gansu province after two powerful earthquakes struck yesterday morning, claiming at least 50 lives.
a sense of normality and ensure that they enjoy good