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The Luxury of Dreams

When World Vision first arrived in his community Emmanuel couldn't read, but thanks to literacy lessons and one technique in particular, he's now able to dare to dream of becoming a doctor.
his favourite sport.

DR Congo

Expense and complexity of transport and communications in DRC are dictated by

Life Alongside World Vision

Rosmery grew up in a Bolivian ADP and now, thanks to help from World Vision, is studying at university in Italy on a full scholarship. In this post she tells us what life is like growing up in a community supported by World Vision sponsors.
such as the cost of getting a passport and a

How World Vision Works In Emergencies

Three months on, our Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Bulpitt, helps to explain some of the areas of work that are most important, but rarely talked about, following a disaster of the magnitude of Typhoon Haiyan.
less money has to be used transporting food into and out of warehouses for … Her husband makes boat propellers and transports them to the market on the coast. When

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.
but they have lacked even the transport to investigate them. They imagined that

South Sudan Crisis Update

As the conflict continues, we remember the children and their families affected by this situation.
added to transport problems during the rainy season make it

Standing In The Wake of Typhoon Haiyan

Chris Weeks, from our media team, is out in the Philippines helping with our efforts. In this blog he shares his reflections on the determination and resilience of the Filippino people after visiting one of the worst-hit cities.
the effort to transport

Friends of World Vision

World Vision is proud to be supported by some amazing artists. Find out more about their work.
Pete enjoys all board sports and biking. Pete is signed to

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.
harvests and some of the produce was transported to the south to help support families in

Pray for the Philippines

We pray for those in the Philippines who have been impacted by Typhoon Haiyan.
It was a great comfort to us. With no transportation and roads

Syria crisis - a time of tears

9 months after his last visit, Justin Byworth is back in Beiruit and describes firsthand what Syria’s descent means for its mothers and fathers, sons and daughters.
politics and the latest celebrity or sports news. Surrounded by tears again and

A letter to Muna, for our birthday

After meeting baby Muna while visiting our work in Jordan, the poignancy of their shared birthdays lead World Vision International's Meg to write an open letter about how inadequately she can answer the questions the crisis raises.

London 2012 inspires family to help World Vision

A family of nine from the Rugby area has raised more than £6,000 for charity by cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats.
committed to doing our own sporting

Fastest Paralympian on the planet donates prize money to help disabled children in SE Asia

Ahead of this month’s IPC Athletics World Championships, the world’s fastest Paralympian has handed over some of his prize winnings to a project in Myanmar that helps disabled children in the South-East Asian country achieve their sporting dreams.
Asian country achieve their sporting dreams. Gold medallist Jason Smyth has … Magazine Sports Personality of The Year … work includes helping members take part in sports clubs and competitions. Several members