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Tacloban Rises
Our CEO, Justin, writes movingly of the deep devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan and reflects on the legendary resilience of the Filipino people who, despite everything, are getting on with their lives and rebuilding what they lost.
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.
Restoring Clean Water to Typhoon-Hit Communities
Where do your emergency donations go? In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, Leoniza explains how the assessment team delivered just the right solution for this community, keeping its children safe from illness and disease.
Sowing The Seeds Of A Solution: Why Progress To Peace In Syria Is Essential
With the Geneva peace talks searching for a peaceful solution to the Syria conflict this week, Johan Eldebo outlines his experience of just why sowing the seeds of a solution is so vital for the children of Syria.
New Violence Revives Bitter Memories of South Sudan
When war broke out in Sudan in 1983, newborn Abraham's family were forced to flee the country for nearly a decade. Now, as fresh violence breaks out across South Sudan, he fears the same fate may be forced on his children.
Back To School In The Philippines
As the new year broke, many children who had been out of school since Typhoon Haiyan hit have been able to return to lessons for the first time.
It Could Have Been Me
Emergency Programmes Officer, Joanna Garbalinska, shares the very personal impact her recent visit to the victims of the Syria Crisis had on her. Not just the dramatic need of the people, but the fact that their lives before they were forced to flee were not that far from our own.
Syrian refugee families vulnerable as largest winter storm in years hits Lebanon
As the largest winter storm in years threatens Lebanon, World Vision is stepping up its preparations throughout the region to keep Syrian refugees safe from below freezing temperatures and snow.
Aidworker Diary: Each Other's Miracle
How do you write about all of the things you see in the course of a disaster? How do you put the fear - and the hope - into words? Florence Joy Malyuo from WV Philippines gives a fascinating insight in the world of an emergency communicator.
Life In Between The Lifeless
An incredible story of how baby Princess Yola, was born under torch light, in a mausoleum as Typhoon Haiyan tore trees, pilons and buildings down in Batan, Philippines.
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.
A Tale of Two Catastrophes
Our CEO, Justin Byworth, reflects on the combine tragedies unfolding halfway around the world from each other: the enormous natural disaster in the Philippines and the man-made atrocities of the Syrian Crisis. How do we support children, communities and staff to have the greatest impact?
Delivering Hope To The People Of The Philippines
Chris Clarke, World Vision New Zealand, CEO who is on the ground in the Philippines assisting World Vision's emergency response efforts. Today Chris was at World Vision's first emergency aid distribution in north Cebu -- a town hard hit by Typhoon Haiyan. World Vision distributed food, water, and emergency supplies to 4,000 people. This was the first help the community has received since the Typhoon hit almost seven days ago.
Violence against children in emergencies is a major concern, warns World Vision
Violence against girls and women is all too prevalent across the globe – and increases during and in the aftermath of emergencies – says World Vision on the eve of a major conference.
Typhoon Haiyan: From The Eye Of The Storm
Mikaela from World Vision Philippines hadn't been heard from for three days following Typhoon Haiyan. In this extract from her diary she shares her experience of living through the eye of the storm.
World Vision Emergency Communicators: Into the Heart of a Tragedy
An eye-witness report of the destruction caused by the Uttarakhand flash floods and World Vision's relief distribution in the affected regions.
The Night I Saw Death
World Vision UK CEO, Justin Byworth, tells a haunting tale from his recent visit to Lebanon.
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.
Children of Syria Share Their Dreams
Fled from their homes, living in a foreign country, often in little more than a tent, the children of Syria are facing challenges that no child should be forced to face. But what do they dream about for their future?
Without education, Syria’s children and future are at risk
World Vision's Joy Toose shares the very real concerns for the children of Syria who, despite being safe from bombardment in Lebanon, now face falling behind through lack of schools and education.