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Searching for dignity - children with disabilities in Kenya
In Kenya, we met Lauren and Jeff - two children who face a daily struggle against, not only their disabilities, but the stigmatisation of society as a whole.
Meeting Gizachew in Ethiopia
Jason Suttie, a World Vision UK sponsor, visits his sponsored child Gizachew in Ethiopia.
I most associate with the idea of extreme poverty. I understand now that the photos showing
Piglets to ploughs: seeing lasting change for Uganda
Goeff and his wife Toni visit a farmers cooperative in Central Uganda, and hear about how World Vision are supporting them to reap great harvests.
become self supporting and raise them out of poverty. Thanks to investment by World Vision and
Sayna's story
We met 12-year-old Sayna - a Bangladeshi girl who has worked as a brick maker since the age of 8. She told us about a typical day in her life, and how child labour was affecting her health and well-being.
G7: Last hope for the world's most vulnerable children
Ahead of the G7 summit, World Vision urges PM David Cameron to ensure the world’s most vulnerable children aren’t forgotten.
ending hunger and extreme poverty by 2030 are only achievable if leaders rally
A view from the summit
Ahead of the G7 summit in Berlin, WV's Rob Henderson reflects on Britain's position in the world and how World Vision had made a real difference in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone.
is that tackling the root causes of poverty and addressing the needs of children and
Barely Afloat
A survey in 2012 estimated nearly one-fifth of Cambodian children aged five to 17 were in work. No longer regularly in school, 12-year-old Khav has spent the last two years fishing the waters of Tonle Sap Lake in one of Cambodia’s weather-beaten boats - a job that is destroying his chances of receiving a consistent education.
poverty. Helping
World Vision garden at Chelsea Flower Show wins Silver Gilt medal
John Warland, the award-winning designer of World Vision's garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea, has been awarded the Silver Gilt medal.
poverty and food insecurity. Our garden raises
Lee-Ap's Story
This spring, World Vision’s Siân Merrylees travelled to Cambodia with Celebrity Ambassador Linda Barker. Just a few hours drive from the tourist sites of Siem Reap, Siân and Linda were struck by young children they met who were living with often ailing grandparents, while their parents worked far from home, often across the border in Thailand. One girl they met – 13-year-old Lee-Ap - particularly stole their hearts.
Rana Plaza, an anniversary
Jonathan Blagbrough is an independent consultant specialising in child labour, and last summer he met some of the children World Vision works with in Bangladesh. He heard from them about their experiences of child labour and how World Vision is helping them and their families, so they can go back to school and make a better life for themselves.
Working around school - Peter's story
For Peter, going to school is only a small part of a much longer day. Up at daybreak to work on his family's farm, he comes from a poor family where the need to earn an income falls on his and his siblings' shoulders. Now 17-years-old, Peter shared his experiences with us.
Education is an important route out of poverty for many
Hilary's visit to Armenia
Hilary Spurrier visits Anahit in Armenia in 2014 with World Vision UK
the poverty of much of Armenia became very apparent.
Dying for children - motherhood in South Sudan
For most women, the birth of a child is a happy event, but for many women in South Sudan it can be life-threatening. In a region blighted by civil war, proper medical provision for mothers can be problematic. We met Irma, a nurse on a maternity ward who sees daily the difficulties faced by young mothers such as Nyanut and Nyankiir.
shortly thereafter. With high levels of poverty and a largely rural
Protecting girls from violence
Violence against women and girls is all too prevalent in the world. It crosses cultures, economic status and ethnicity.
or trafficked to alleviate the desperate poverty caused by conflict. Families with a more
Sponsorship helps Emmanuel pursue his dreams
Single mum Bahati works hard to keep her family, but even earning enough to eat each day is often a struggle. Her seven-year-old son Emmanuel loves school, but his Mum worries that the struggle to pay his school fees will mean he ends up in a similar situation to his older brother Oliver – 17 years old and still in primary school. Sponsorship with World Vision is giving Bahati hope that her sons will achieve their dreams.
A mother's sacrifice
The floods that have recently destroyed the crops, homes and livelihoods of many people in southern Malawi, have an added human cost. For eleven year-old Bertha and her siblings, they've also become orphans. She shares her story with us.
schemes. This has spread fears of increased poverty levels as families will no longer be able to
Serving up an education
When his father passed away, Morsalin began work at just eleven years old, making it difficult for him to receive an education. But with the help of World Vision, he's been able to attend lessons and gain skills.
mother hopes will become his route out of poverty.
Action 2015: Children must not be forgotten
World Vision UK has today urged world leaders to consider the plight of vulnerable children in conflict areas.
across the world face a life of extreme poverty if leaders continue to duck key decisions on …
New start for earthquake survivors
Five years ago today a massive earthquake struck Haiti and displaced more than 1.5 million people. Ahead of the anniversary Haiti, Jean-Wickens Merone visits Adeline and her three children, one of the families that World Vision helped to find a fresh start.
Letter from Tim Pilkington: Happy New Year
World Vision UK Acting Chief Exec Tim Pilkington shares why 2015 is an unique year ahead.
prize this year is to set a course to end poverty and fight …