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Hunger in Zimbabwe | Elida’s story of El Nino
This year’s poor rains and drought from El Nino have greatly affected the lives of 12-year old Elida, her two brothers, Christopher, 21, William, 16, and their grandmother, Emma. With the help of World Vision, Elida and her family have been receiving food packs from our office, provided by child sponsors to reach the most vulnerable families.
UNICEF warns that malnutrition is on the rise in Zimbabwe due to a severe
A helping hand in India
We recently met with three families in India and spoke about the challenges faced relating to ill health, disability and debt. Struggling financially and unable to provide the amount of care required for their unwell family members, each day was a struggle. This was until World Vision India offered a helping hand...
as he was not able to provide for their nutritional needs. A surprising gift When …
When the water dries up: Helping Zimbabweans through El Niño
Without thinking, Bert Smit went to wash his hands after a meal. No water came out of the tap. This really hit home how desperate the situation in Zimbabwe has become as El Nino-related drought grips the country. Thankfully, working for World Vision, Bert knew the difference we are making...
without harm. UNICEF warns that malnutrition is on the rise in Zimbabwe due to a severe
Challenges in Niger | preserving childhood through sponsorship
World Vision Niger's Associate Director writes about the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Niger, and describes how sponsors and donors are helping create the ripples of change that will preserve childhoods.
malnutrition among children has reached the emergency
World Vision UK hosts local sponsors for children in Niger
World Vision yesterday hosted six Milton Keynes residents who sponsor children in Niger to discuss the charity’s work in the drought-stricken West African country.
reportedly in dire need of food aid with malnutrition rates in children among the highest in the
Desperate to eat: Malawi in the grip of El Niño
As El Niño-related drought sweeps through Malawi, Flora and her family have become increasingly desperate in their attempts to feed themselves and their three children. Before World Vision could distribute maize in her community, Flora’s family had resorted to eating seeds usually fed to birds. She describes the situation they, and many other families, are facing…
children and women are in need of immediate nutrition assistance. Through our El Nino Crisis
One goal / Football, fun and food
During the Rio Olympic Games we can witness the world's top athletes, at the peak of their fitness and physical ability after years of training and conditioning, compete for the most prestigious titles in their fields. Nutrition is key to their performance; but in Cambodia many children are malnourished, without the strength to run with their friends. In partnership with One Goal, we're changing that...
the most prestigious titles in their fields. Nutrition is key to their …
Going for gold: Sports and sponsorship changing lives in Bangladesh
Giving girls access to sport is a great way of building confidence and a sense of empowerment. With the help of a World Vision football project, 14-year-old sponsored child Kolpona has hit the ground running, winning trophies and medals and dreaming of becoming a world-class footballer. Despite living in a poor community in central Bangladesh, Kolpona is optimistic about her future and sees new opportunities emerging…
Breaking the rules | Improving nutrition and encouraging girls into sport in Nepal
Sumina’s mother was adamant: football was not for girls who should be doing household chores. But once she changed her mind, the benefits of the game and the World Vision-recommended diet were clear for her daughter and many other girls in the community...
community since last January to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyles among …
Our week in Tanzania: Tears, Laughter and Inspiration
In the summer of 2016, Michael and Janet Butler travelled to Tanzania with a group of sponsors, to meet Ester, their sponsored child and to see how their monthly donations are bring put to good use.
nutrition
World Vision calls for more political commitment and funds to end global hunger at Rio summit
The international aid charity, World Vision warns that three million children will die every year unless governments take far-reaching action to prevent malnutrition.
action to prevent malnutrition. Calls by the world’s largest children …
Children out of school and at work as hunger deepens in Southern Africa, finds report
El Niño is having a devastating impact on children in the Southern Africa region, forcing many into early marriage, child labour and dropping out of school, reveals a report by three leading aid agencies released today.
Tanzania - Unexpected Riches amid the struggle
Nigel and Sue Hodder, lovely World Vision child sponsors, recently visited the Kilimatinde project in Tanzania – a community facing poverty but so rich in character. Nigel shares their experience with us.
criteria. We heard from a nutrition group who teach …
South Sudan: World Vision calls for protection of children as tens of thousands displaced by intense fighting
The fighting that erupted in South Sudan over the past five days has displaced an estimated 36,000 people, many of them are children.
safe. Our aim will be to deliver food and nutrition
Statement in response to the escalating violence in South Sudan
Heavy fighting is rocking the capital, Juba, following a flare-up in escalating violence that coincided with world's newest nation marking its fifth year of independence.
Five Voices | Perspectives from South Sudan
Yesterday, on July 9, Juba’s hot and dusty roads were filled with people from across the country commemorating five years since South Sudan declared its independence. We took some time beforehand to speak to children and parents about how the last few years have shaped the country and the lives of its people...
kidnap and malnutrition. You can help to keep children safe and fed