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healthcare and education. And it lasts. Sponsor a child and save a

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.

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.
a tailoring business. In addition to educational

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.
and youth are not receiving any formal education. Less than … adolescents have access to any form of education or … including access to education.

India Flood Response

Our response teams are on the ground, actively coordinating with the local government to provide immediate emergency relief to flood affected areas in India. We are providing food, water, shelter, ‘Child-Friendly Spaces’ and education support to families in need, but we need your help to continue.
and education support to families in

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.
education and safe spaces for children.

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.
Founder of Leaps and Bounds Educational Services … education which sponsored children get is often poor.

5 reasons to sponsor a child

School out and summer in full swing, we're set for those special moments, when memories are made, days are long and full of promise, to have new adventures and and make a difference in this world. But, realistically, can you find time to be positive, healthy, helpful and focussed on relationships, all at the same time? Well, it turns out the answer is yes. Find out how.

Charities launch new Compact to help eliminate orphanages worldwide, echoing UK Government’s landmark commitment

The UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to explicitly pledge support for family and community-based care for all children.
protection and care services with health and education support in order to promote

Child sponsorship in Albania: Flavio and Amy's story

After two years of sponsoring and exchanging letters with Flavio, now 11 years old, in Albania, Amy decided to meet him and his family for the first time.
opportunity to excel in their talents and education. My wish is to watch him continue to grow

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.
lives through education and jobs training. This includes our Child

Nearly one million people displaced by violence in Ethiopia face disease and hunger

Nearly one million people displaced by ethnic violence in Ethiopia are in desperate need of aid, World Vision UK warns today.
education support and other critical relief items.

Advocating for a world where no girls are victims of child marriage

Meghla escaped child marriage when she was 13 and has been working to change attitudes in her community ever since.
and I was interested in continuing my education. Despite … education. While social insecurity leads parents to … education and girls’ empowerment. This is the

Children born of rape in war: Jacob's story

Jacob is 17 years old. He should be enjoying school and thinking about his future, but instead his short life has been marred by struggle.
will provide vocational and educational support to these children. Children

Meet the girls using football to challenge gender stereotypes

As the World Cup gets underway, we visit a group of girls in South Sudan using the beautiful game to make a difference.
are able to finish their education. Over half of all girls in the country

The only ring on young girls' minds should be from the school bell

Every year, 15 million girls under the age of 18 are married - but how can we stop it? It takes a world.
back against child marriage. When there are education and employment opportunities for … declines. Every year of secondary education reduces the likelihood of a female marrying

Supporting Sudan Farmers

education.

World Vision UK’s Board appoints Richard Izard as new Chair

World Vision UK’s Board appoints Richard Izard as new Chair
protection and care services with health and education support in order to promote