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Hurricane Matthew - World Vision prepares for impact

While powerful Hurricane Matthew bore down on the island of Haiti, World Vision was preparing to help those whose lives may be affected.
the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

October

the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

Sierra Leone: UK must commit existing funds to child protection as cases of sex abuse rise

Sierra Leone: World Vision urges UK government to commit funds to child protection as cases of sexual abuse rise
charity World Vision has urged the UK government to ensure that existing resources for Sierra … and other services. We also want the UK government supporting the Sierra Leonean judiciary to

Truck with 3D image of child refugees brings stark reality of crisis to London

A truck bearing a 3D image of asylum-seeking children, will this morning (Monday 19 September 2016), drive across London to highlight the strife and challenges that child refugees are facing around the world.
the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

Statement in response to the announcement of new FGM figures in the UK

Aid charity World Vision UK today called for a global political and legal concerted approach at tackling the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following the latest figures
the UK government estimates

September

the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

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.
are encouraged to note that the UK government has been a global leader on nutrition since … UK government should seize the opportunity in Rio to build

August

the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

Bold plan to halt child marriage in jeopardy, warns new report

World Vision is urging the new International Development Secretary Priti Patel to take a lead in ramping up action to eradicate child marriages by 2030.

Working with DFID to stop child marriage in Nepal

At the Girl Summit in 2014, leaders and organisations from around the world came together and pledged to end child marriage. Today in South-eastern Nepal, World Vision and the UK government are working together to make this goal come true.
World Vision and the UK government are working together to make this goal come

Statement in response to the announcement of new DFID Minister

World Vision reaction to the new DFID Minister, urging Ms Patel to not abandon the 0.7% aid commitment.

World Vision joins new drive to end violence against children

World Vision today joins a new partnership to end violence against children across the world, backed by British Government funding to tackle online sexual exploitation.
UN headquarters. The UK Government has already pledged … UK Government has set the right example with a new fund to

New PM must continue Britain's proud legacy of global leadership for children

World Vision urges the new Prime Minister to continue the UK's proud legacy of global leadership for children.

July

the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

The impact of Ebola on change and protection

As an advocate for change in her country, 17-year-old Alice felt the impact of the Ebola crisis twice; not only did it affect her family and peers on a personal level, it also slowed the rate of change and support she could give to vulnerable girls in her community. She describes how upsetting it was to see girls as young as 14 falling pregnant, and how we can still work together to support those in need…
Leone. May I at this stage thank the UK government and its people for the wonderful support in … invited to the Girl Summit hosted by the UK government and UNICEF in July

Reaction to Brexit vote

Responding to news that Britain has voted to leave the European Union, Tim Pilkington, Chief Executive of World Vision UK, said: "Following a divisive campaign, we need to return to a unified and confident government that stays influential on the world stage and continues to push for reforms which benefit children in the world's toughest countries."
we'll continue working alongside the UK Government to champion the rights of children and to

World Refugee Day: Africa reels under refugee crisis as World Vision warns that closure of Dadaab camp will trigger new migrants wave

Shutting the world’s largest refugee camp could unleash a new wave of human migration across North Africa and Europe, according to World Vision UK.
the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

Tribute to MP Jo Cox

World Vision has paid tribute to MP Jo Cox. Charles Badenoch, Vice President, Advocacy and Justice for Children at World Vision International, said: “Jo was a shining advocate for children’s rights the world over, and an inspiration to so many people. Her senseless death is a huge blow and we continue to hold her family in our prayers."
the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

June

the UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to … have joined forces to echo the UK Government’s commitment and support global change for

Who knows best what children and communities in poverty need? Try asking them!

Caught up in the ambition to do good, and the rush to deliver programmes under tight timelines, international development NGOs run the risk of failing to listen to the very people they are trying to help. By listening, regularly and carefully, to the children and communities we're supporting, we are finding that we can achieve even greater change…
experiences in promoting accountability. The UK Government asked us to support a group of