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Indonesia tsunami: The children who have lost everything

Ten-year-old Olivia lost everything she owned during the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami - including her favourite toy.
the little girl said sadly. … the 10 year old said. It wasn’t until the following morning … Olivia said excitedly. Although Olivia has lost all

Indonesia tsunami: Aid worker's diary of desperation and hope

"Living in a disaster-prone country like Indonesia, I’m not a stranger to scenes of grief, but the devastation brought by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Palu was unbearable to fathom."
Visi Indonesia is trying our best to deliver aid quickly despite many challenges. With all … are trying their best to provide immediate aid in Palu. We’re also thankful for the

World Vision joins DEC appeal to raise urgent funds for Indonesia tsunami survivors

The members of the DEC (Disaster Emergency Committee) launched the joint fundraising appeal today to raise vital funds for the survivors of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami.
leading aid agencies. The members of the DEC … Efforts are being accelerated to deliver aid and supplies to the … with the Indonesian authorities to get aid to those who urgently need it. They are

Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: World Vision UK launches appeal

World Vision UK has launched an emergency appeal to help people suffering in the aftermath of the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami.
disaster of this magnitude presents aid workers with huge challenges. Aftershocks

Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: Recovery may take more than 2 years

World Vision experts say it will take years for communities in and around the Indonesian city of Palu to recover.
Bulpitt said. For more

Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: World Vision response teams arrive in Palu

World Vision emergency response teams have arrived in Palu, to urgently support rescue workers searching for survivors two days after a powerful earthquake hit Indonesia and triggered a tsunami.

UK must consult children to create peace in war-torn countries

World Vision UK is urging the UK government to include children in decision-making to achieve peace in war-torn countries.
said. … said Hall.

World Vision delivers emergency relief in wake of deadly Typhoon Mangkhut

World Vision has begun distributing emergency relief to hundreds of people affected by devastating Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines.
in the Philippines. The international aid agency has so far given hygiene … said Lanelyn

World Vision rushes emergency relief to Philippines ahead of Super Typhoon Mangkhut

International aid agency World Vision has rushed emergency supplies to the Philippines, where a ‘super typhoon’ is set to make landfall Saturday morning local time.
International aid agency World Vision is rushing emergency

World Vision disappointed by UK government's response to aid report

DFID is a world leader in delivering high-quality aid. However, as more and more money is spent through other government departments, funds are being diverted from the people and countries that need it the most.
recommendations on UK aid. … A report on aid spending across government by the … funds before increasing their overseas aid budget. It also called on the government to

Aid agencies call on leaders to avoid humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib

Millions of civilians trapped in Idlib face the prospect of the greatest humanitarian catastrophe in Syria’s seven-year war, should there be a major military escalation in the country’s North West.
North West. Eight leading aid agencies are calling on world leaders … including aid … access to humanitarian agencies. Aid agencies working in the governorate are

Back to school: From binding books to reading them

Day in and day out, 12-year-old Mohsin would work 10-hour shifts hauling around huge piles of books, desperate to know what was written inside of them.
Mohsin said. … and while he once said he did not like his … he said.

Tania's story: Head of the family but still a child

Instead of going to school, Tania spent many of her days peeling piles of icy shrimp - squatting for eight-hour shifts at a local fish depot.
Somir said. … he said.

Rohingya refugee crisis: One year on, children still living in limbo

One year after arriving in Bangladesh, 890,000 children and adults are still living in limbo in the world’s largest refugee camp.
said Witteveen.

World Vision launches emergency response to Kerala floods

International aid agency World Vision is rushing emergency supplies to India’s Kerala state, where hundreds have been killed and 800,000 displaced by devastating floods.
International aid agency World Vision is rushing emergency … of Palakkad and Mallapuram districts. The aid agency will reach

World Vision warns of mental health crisis as Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs

International aid agency World Vision has warned of a potential mental health crisis following a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island on Sunday.
of people have been displaced. World Vision aid workers are distributing kits containing … and injuring hundreds more. International aid agency World Vision has warned of a looming

World Vision announces emergency response to devastating earthquake in Indonesia

A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island on Sunday, killing 91 people and displacing thousands.
disaster. International aid agency World Vision is responding to a … and displacing thousands. International aid agency World Vision is already on the ground

Survey finds huge drop in children’s letter writing

Half of British school children (48%) say they’ve never written a letter to a friend, reveals a survey by charity World Vision.

Summer Appeal

This summer we desperately need to help children and families around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to terrifying violence, poverty or disaster. Our focus is on providing the most basic human needs.
I was afraid it was going to fly

The UK must redouble its efforts to end South Sudan's child soldier crisis

International children’s charity, World Vision has urged the UK government to redouble its efforts to support peace in South Sudan and end its child soldier crisis.
said Mesfin