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The Seed - Jong 2018 update

The Seed - Jong 2018 update
  Your 2018 sponsorship update from Jong Your support means so much for your … their friends and family in Jong. You’re transforming their daily lives and

The Seed - Jong 2017 update

The Seed - Jong 2017 update
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The seed - Jong 2016 update

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On her own | Post Ebola story in Sierra Leone

In pre-Ebola Sierra Leone, Maria lived with her parents, two sisters and little brother. She had a good life and was happy. Her memories of family days echo the happy, sunny, carefree days many of us associate with childhood.

John Warland | RHS Shows

John Warland is a World Vision child sponsor and award winning garden designer. John created the World Vision garden that will be at the Chelsea and Hampton Court RHS Shows this summer.

Ups and downs | Helping Ebola orphans in an uncertain future

Ten-year-old Musu lost both of her parents and her little brother to Ebola. Shortly after, Musu and her sister Maria began showing symptoms of the virus. The sisters received treatment and moved in with their uncle, where they have daily chores to help him get by. The girls are still adjusting to their lives without their family, and faced stigma upon returning to school.

Princess Charlotte’s first birthday | The view from Sierra Leone

As the media ramps up its coverage ahead of Princess Charlotte's first birthday tomorrow, Desiree Stewart, our Child Health Programmes Adviser, is reminded of another healthy little girl she met last week in Sierra Leone.

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.
and children are still hiding in the bush in Jonglei state. I am deeply worried about their

Peace eludes Africa’s newest country as South Sudanese fight again for their lives

Outside the church where South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir prays every Sunday, Flora Joseph, 28, sleeps in the open. Paralyzed in both legs and unable to walk, she came here to seek refuge with her family when their village in Juba became the epicenter of South Sudan’s most recent conflict.
Jonglei state and living on limited food

Friends of World Vision

World Vision is proud to be supported by some amazing artists. Find out more about their work.
Female on the Jongleurs Comedy Circuit’ award. Jo is also in

Two Little Girls, Two Very Different Stories

Esther was married at just 11 years old. World Vision's Claire Bardell talks in this blog how reading Esther's story made her reflect on her own daughter's childhood, dreams and the life ahead of her.

Sierra Leone

The latest prayers of children and communities we work with in Sierra Leone.
years old and lives with her Aunt Gladys in Jong community. Like many other children in Jong changing fear into hope.   Pray for Jong Marian lost both parents to the Ebola

Meeting My Sponsored Child in Sierra Leone

Mia grew up in Sierra Leone, but now lives in London. In this blog she talks about the emotional experience of returning to her homeland to visit her sponsored child.
mines to save time.  The manager at Mattru Jong sent a staff member on motorbike to meet us