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Duchess to meet campaigner tackling domestic violence in Solomon Islands
Women in the Solomon Islands suffer some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. Two out of three women aged 15-49 who have ever been in a relationship, reporting experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. That is 64 per cent.
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.
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.
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.
Cool Teenagers and Fun Photos in South Africa
In his second blog installment from South Africa, James Butler writes about day two of his trip and visiting his sponsored child’s school.
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Returning to South Africa
James Butler, a long-term World Vision supporter, is in South Africa right now. Here, he reflects on the joy and challenges of being back there.
A School Visit and a Farewell in Zimbabwe
In her 4th blog World Vision Sponsor Samantha talks about visiting the school that her sponsored children attend.
Final Reflections from my Inspiring time in Zimbabwe
World Vision child sponsor, Samantha, shares her final thoughts on her trip to Zimbabwe.
A Wonderful Reunion with my Sponsored Children in Zimbabwe
In her 3rd blog installment Samantha tells us about the highlight of her trip so far…
Elephants, Geckos and Rough Roads in Zimbabwe
Samantha shares Days 2 to 4 of her trip to Zimbabwe.
Lopez Lomong: I did not know it at the time – but my childhood had just ended
Lopez Lomong, who was kidnapped from a Sudanese village aged just six, will run the 5,000m for Team USA at the London 2012 Olympics. This is just part of his story.
Big Changes in Zimbabwe… But Still No McDonalds
Samantha Turvey, an enthusiastic World Vision supporter, is in Zimbabwe with her family and is blogging about her experiences and how this amazing country has changed since her last trip 6 years ago.
Lopez Lomong: he ran for his life, now he’s running in the Olympics
Lopez Lomong, who was kidnapped from a Sudanese village aged just six, will run the 5,000m for Team USA at the London 2012 Olympics. This is just part of his story.
Your reactions: ‘What childhood means to me’
Your answers to 'What does childhood mean to you?’
Children Speak about Monsoons and High Hopes in India
Steve Richards, World Vision UK Children's Communications Specialist, shares stories from the children of India about monsoon season.
World Vision UK It’s monsoon season in India right now and …
Indian Sponsored Children proclaim “Education is our Right!”
Steve Richards, World Vision UK's Children's Communication Specialist, is in India hearing stories from the children of their desire - no, their RIGHT - to education.
World Vision UK I’ve spent the last week and a half …
Building safety nets to catch children before they fall
Ann Graham shares a personal story of why the West Africa Crisis is so important for us all to take note of and give help to, through the story of one mother's success.
Meeting My Sponsored Child in Sierra Leone
Mia grew up in Sierra Leone, but now lives in London. In this blog she talks about the emotional experience of returning to her homeland to visit her sponsored child.
Lost Childhood
What is it like to be a child without a childhood? Sent away from home to beg, pulled out of school to support family or too hungry to play – what does it mean to lose your childhood?