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Lebanese Generosity: “They are our family, not just our neighbours,”

Justin Byworth, World Vision UK CEO, travelled to Lebanon to see first hand the almost unbearable pressure the country is under with the influx of Syrian refugees.

Loved By Parents tweetathon: raising money for Congolese children affected by conflict

Parenting website Loved By Parents is running a tweetathon in aid of World Vision’s DR Congo appeal, helping children affected by conflict in the region.
scared of strangers that come their way and

“We told her the bombing was balloons popping” – A Mother’s Heartbreak in Lebanon

Our CEO, Justin Byworth, is in Lebanon trying to understand what life is like for the thousands of refugees fleeing from the conflict in Syria.
scared and crying … should be protected from trauma that can scar them for life. We must do all we can

Visiting my Sponsored Child and Avoiding Fried Spiders in Cambodia

Following on from her brilliant Q & A with kids in Cambodia, Julie blogs about her experience there, reflecting on just how different our worlds can be. If you haven’t already, take a look at her Q & A with the kids. Also, come and find us on Facebook to join the discussion and ask any of your own questions.
a bit confused by the scarily tall white woman in their midst. I’m … season is. Many of them have never been in a car. In … even seen a car

Eastern DRC: Inside a makeshift camp with children

World Vision responds to child protection concerns in Eastern DRC – ensuring Child Friendly Spaces for displaced children.
where they take care of other … do housework and carry supplies. … this girl there who carries a cane was bitten by a dog belonging to … and spend positive time in the care of adults and other children. This is an

Your Questions, Their Answers – Straight from Cambodia

Our intrepid child sponsor, Julie, has returned with answers to the questions you posed on our Facebook page for your sponsored children in Cambodia, gathered from talking to just some of the 2000 sponsored children in the Koh Krolor community, spread across 40 villages.
live with and the general surroundings. Postcards helped explain a … and toy cars … care for mothers and their babies through … Cars are still very unusual here

World Vision welcomes Gaza ceasefire, but warns of looming humanitarian crisis

JERUSALEM – World Vision welcomes the ceasefire between Israelis and Palestinians. We call on all parties to respect the cease fire agreements and to work toward a lasting, just and peaceful resolution to the overall conflict.
poor health services and scarcities of electricity and clean water.

Bangladesh: On Progress, Education and How Much There Is Left To Do

Mathew Neville, our Head of Public Engagement, gives us his final blog from his trip to Bangladesh from Dhaka where he found children picking rubbish to try to earn enough money to eat.
in school and none of it was right. They carry sticks to sort through the new deliveries … carry sacks on their backs to fill with anything

Bangladesh: A Remarkable Story of the Power of Child Sponsorship

It’s been an emotional and educational few days in Bangladesh for Mathew, but also for all of us back here in the World Vision offices, learning of the progress the communities are making with your support.

Bangladesh: Riverboat Songs, ADP Visits and Eating with Your Hands

World Vision’s Director of Public Engagement, Mathew Neville shares the emotions of visiting an ADP in Bangladesh that has seen real growth and success.
and two girls came out holding birthday cards that they had been sent from England.

Albania, Land of Eagles (and Bright Young Kids)

Kath Parker, a World Vision Child Sponsor, meets her sponsored child Ermelinda in Albania.
and the occasional horse and cart can still be seen out here. Eljona

Photo Blog – Children protecting communities against natural disasters

Today is International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, and here at World Vision we have been teaching children around the world about the importance of knowing what to do when disaster strikes. Here is a snapshot of what children are learning from World Vision, from Mongolia to Haiti and beyond.
 Each senior child has junior students to care for and they all know where they need to go

Justine Greening Speaks on Future of International Aid at Conservative Conference

Defending aid should not be hard sell for new Development Secretary
development goes much further than carrying out vaccinations and food distributions

Dancing, Mud Huts and Dreams in Malawi

Lisa Blunt, a World Vision Child sponsor, blogs about her recent trip to Malawi and all of the sights, sounds, smells and feelings that came with it.
could ride the 6 kilometres to school and carry a brother or sister to the Health Centre

World Vision backs call to put children first

World Vision welcomes Labour’s re-affirmation that it backs creating a new law to uphold a decades-old pledge that 0.7% of Britain’s Gross National Income is spent on aid.

World Vision highlights need for education and protection for children affected by armed conflict

World Vision has helped highlight the importance of education and protection for children affected by armed conflict at a conference hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this week.
carpenters and

World Vision staff describes moment quake hits Costa Rica

A World Vision worker from Costa Rica has spoken of families fleeing from their homes as a powerful earthquake struck the country.

A Fond Farewell With a Hope to Return

James Butler, a World Vision child sponsor, describes the elation, the heartbreak and all emotions in between as he says goodbye to South Africa.
as well as providing care teams with access to these vulnerable … for Mrs Mashumu and the children she cares for. In 2009 we visited the building … sold bric a brac at car boot sales or run many

Pigs and Poultry mean Progress in South Africa

World Vision UK child sponsor, James Butler, talks about some of the inspiring World Vision projects he’s visited and the amazing hope they are giving to the women involved.
With motor vehicles so scarce

Bitter Sweet Time With Our Sponsored Child in South Africa

James Butler, a World Vision Child Sponsor, describes the bittersweet time he spent with his sponsored child’s family.
ferried from the car in a wheelbarrow.  But they seem genuinely …  Placed in just a carrier … and what career plans they have.  Dieketseng has three