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A day in the life of a humanitarian
Humanitarian Worker Ngure Muriithi shares his day with us for World Humanitarian Day. He visits POC3 - the largest camp in Juba, South Sudan to see how World Vision's food vouchers are helping families.
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World Humanitarian Day: Massive challenges ahead as over 78 million people across 37 countries require humanitarian assistance
On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to staff on the ground as our humanitarian aid workers share their thoughts.
the humanitarian community marks World Humanitarian Day in honour of aid workers who assume …
The Communicator as Humanitarian
In her time at World Vision, Cecil Laguardia has worked in some of the most disaster-prone regions of the world. Here, she reflects on the unique requirements of her job and how she draws inspiration from the people she works with.
Close to a million children in Iraq refugee camps face severe water shortages as sandstorms and heatwave hit the Middle East
World Vision has today called for greater funding and support for families displaced across Iraq as temperatures continue to rise.
Humanitarian Response Plan released in June by the KRI …
Heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar and India trigger flooding
Devastation caused by flooding in Myanmar is set to worsen in coming weeks, World Vision has warned.
Nearly 172,000 people have been affected in Myanmar and 40 people reportedly killed. In India, 119,000 people have taken shelter in the 966 relief camps the government has set up. The death toll in India has reached 39.
Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs
Bringing hope through faith
In the Central African Republic over half of the population has been affected by the conflict that has torn through the country since 2012. World Vision has been working with faith leaders to help unite communities and keep a tentative peace.
small kernels of hope. A few of our humanitarian staff recently visited our projects
Namaste
Two years after she trekked through the Himalayas on holiday, Emergency Programme Officer Lara returned to Nepal as part of World Vision's earthquake response. She was afraid to see the smiles wiped from the faces, but instead found remarkable levels of grace and resilience.
A love letter to Nepal
World Vision Communicator Crislyn Felisilda always wanted to travel to Nepal, but never dreamed it would be as part of the global response to an earthquake. Torn between scenes of destruction and beauty, it was the resilience and spirit of the people that made a lasting impression.
that I would reach the country as part of a humanitarian
Nepal Earthquake three months on: New report raises concerns over children’s psychological health
New World Vision joint report raises concerns over children’s psychological health.
and protection unless urgent humanitarian needs are met. World Vision’s Nepal
Four years on, hope, patience and prayer are the greatest needs in South Sudan
One week after South Sudan celebrated four years of independence, Melany Markham visited to see what had changed. What she found were growing difficulties in reaching those in need, with large-scale movements of people and increasing dependency on aid.
Record-high displaced figures are "wake-up call" for world leaders
World Vision UK is today calling for increased support for child refugees, as new figures show over 29 million children have been displaced worldwide.
World Vision UK Senior Humanitarian Policy adviser
Ebola - Maseray's Story
After surviving Ebola, Maseray's life was in ruins; her husband and sister had both succumbed to the virus and she didn't know whether she could support her remaining family. That's when she took action - becoming one of the first female burial workers in her district of Sierra Leone.
have been chosen for the Bond International Humanitarian Award on behalf of my team. I want to thank …
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.
and consequences from civil conflicts and humanitarian
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.
an amazing programme that received the Humanitarian Award at this year’s Bond International
SMART Consortium Ebola Burial Teams Win Prestigious Bond International Humanitarian Award
World Vision-led SMART (Social Mobilisation and Respectful Burials Through faith-based alliance) consortium has won the prestigious Bond International Humanitarian Award for its efforts in stemming the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone.
has won the prestigious Bond International Humanitarian Award for its efforts in stemming the spread
Keeping hope alive
Can children trapped in a cycle of conflict and uncertainty, many of whom have seen and experienced so much pain, see a glimmer of hope? The conflict in Syria has caused huge instability in neighbouring Iraq, with around 2.5 million people having to leave their homes due to fighting. In a recent visit to the region, we spoke to some of the children who were hoping their lives would someday get back on track.
dreams. In Iraq we are responding to huge humanitarian needs as part of our Syria Crisis Appeal.
Shaking school safety
With ambitions to one day become a doctor, 12-year-old Muskan was looking forward to returning to school after a short break. But sadly she and her friends will have to wait. The earthquake that shook Nepal over the last few weeks had a devastating effect on her school building; with classrooms destroyed and much of the building deemed too unsafe to enter. Muskan describes how it feels to live with the uncertainty that the earthquake has brought.
children are in urgent need of humanitarian
Other Emergencies Update
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the security and humanitarian situation in South
Nepal Earthquake Update
A year on, our role in Nepal is moving from emergency aid into recovery work. With a focus on health, livelihoods and education, and continuing to meet basic needs, we'll support communities to get back on their feet and provide an environment where children are safe and protected. We will be helping vulnerable families and communities to re-establish their livelihoods and businesses. We're repairing and reconstructing schools, health posts and WASH facilities in Nepal’s worst-hit districts.
magnitude earthquake hit exacerbating the humanitarian situation. This crisis has reached an end
Runa stands up from the ruins
19-year-old Runa was on her roof hanging laundry when the earthquake struck last weekend, but thankfully she and her family all survived. Their home, and everything in it, however, were not so lucky.