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Susan’s secret history | The legacy of sexual violence in Uganda’s conflict
Susan’s story: Daily hardship hides a terrible secret history that even she doesn’t know – it starts with sexual violence in Uganda’s conflict.
World Vision braced for massive wave of families fleeing Mosul
World Vision has expressed deep concerns for the welfare and safety of children and families in the Iraqi city of Mosul as fierce fighting began on Monday.
Or Carina Wint | Media Specialist | World Vision UK | worldvision.org.uk
Game of Thrones star and World Vision supporter surprises Syrian refugee in Germany
Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to Hussam, a teenage Syrian refugee, now living in Germany.
World Vision scales up plans to set up protection centres for children in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
International children’s charity World Vision is scaling up efforts to establish safe spaces to help children come to terms with loss in hurricane-ravaged Haiti.
Henry Makiwa | Media Manager Strategy | World Vision UK | www.worldvision.org.uk …
Mary's night of fear turns to peace | A child’s story from South Sudan to Ugandan refugee camp
Mary tells her courageous story of fleeing South Sudan’s violent conflict. And how World Vision’s helping her to have hope for the future.
Mental health, at home and abroad
As humanitarian emergencies continue to unfold around the world, children are increasingly exposed to violence and other experiences that leave them in desperate need of psychological first aid.
World Vision UK Today is World Mental Health Day. Did
World Vision launches Haiti Hurricane Appeal as storm leaves over four million children at risk and 300 dead
World Vision launches Haiti Hurricane Appeal as storm leaves over four million children at risk and 300 dead
the World Vision UK Humanitarian Operations …
Hurricane Matthew - World Vision prepares for impact
While powerful Hurricane Matthew bore down on the island of Haiti, World Vision was preparing to help those whose lives may be affected.
Celebrity Supporters
We’re very grateful to have the support of several famous faces to promote the work we’re doing throughout the world.
Sierra Leone: UK must commit existing funds to child protection as cases of sex abuse rise
Sierra Leone: World Vision urges UK government to commit funds to child protection as cases of sexual abuse rise
abuse according to latest studies. A World Vision UK team that recently travelled to Sierra Leone …
Share my life: two brothers from South Sudan
Recently we met with two brothers from South Sudan; ten-year-old Choul and eight-year-old Rewgok. After fleeing the Unity State and seeking refuge in Juba, all the brothers want is for their parents to join them, and for their safety to be guaranteed.
Savings turning into food | Empowering women in Mozambique
A World Vision-supported savings group in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, is helping mothers like Esperança put food on the table for their children and grandchildren. Here, the majority of parents are struggling to feed their children due to the effects of drought that has devastated crops and left a trail of hunger in its wake…
World Vision calls the attack a turning point in the war and says ceasefire has achieved nothing
World Vision has expressed shock at an airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Syria, reportedly leaving 12 dead. The UN says 18 trucks were hit on their way to deliver aid to 78,000 people.
Carina Wint | Media Specialist | World Vision UK | www.worldvision.org.uk
Remembering the faces behind the numbers | UN Refugee Summit September 2016
Today, as the UN discusses refugees and migrants and President Obama hosts world leaders for a discussion of the refugee crisis, humanitarian policy advisor Johan Eldebo writes about some of the children we work with whose lives have been completely transformed by these issues.
World Vision UK Lebanon Four years ago I spoke with
Truck with 3D image of child refugees brings stark reality of crisis to London
A truck bearing a 3D image of asylum-seeking children, will this morning (Monday 19 September 2016), drive across London to highlight the strife and challenges that child refugees are facing around the world.
World Vision UK’s head of policy and public …
Protecting children | Stopping sexual abuse in Sierra Leone
Two weeks ago, World Vision's Rob Henderson stepped off a plane and into a wall of humid, hot air in Sierra Leone.
The reason for his visit was to show Mike Kane, former shadow minister for DFID, some of the successful work the UK helped to fund during the Ebola crisis, as well as to highlight the growing issue of sexual abuse...
World Vision UK Two weeks ago I stepped off a plane and
Statement in response to the announcement of new FGM figures in the UK
Aid charity World Vision UK today called for a global political and legal concerted approach at tackling the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following the latest figures
Aid charity World Vision UK today called for a global political and …
Sponsorship brings hope in Armenia
Twin brothers, Hakob and Davit, have both suffered from cerebral palsy since early childhood in Armenia. Unable to go to school due to their condition, the boys live with their mother Julieta and their two elder brothers in desperate living conditions. Their sponsors in the UK have helped them access essential resources and kept the family hopeful for a brighter future.
Overcoming challenges in Zambia
We recently spoke to two inspiring families and discussed the challenges they’ve overcome in recent years. Children like Alex and Emmanuel require extra support, and with thanks to people like Rachel and Anna, they are able to thrive in a loving and caring environment.
The joy and importance of education: Literacy Boost in India
On World Literacy Day, we're looking at our Literacy Boost programme in India that's giving children like Sakhi a helping hand at school...