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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.
carried out the research to mark World Friendship Day on 30 July.

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.
others is genuinely a reward in itself. Researchers have found a link between giving and a

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.
disabilities and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

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.
research and found that 40 per cent of girls aged

Two thirds of UK adults do not see benefits of the Church, new report finds

Commissioned by children’s charity World Vision UK in partnership with research firm Barna Global, The UK Church In Action gives credence to the perceived diminishing influence of the Church in society.
charity World Vision UK in partnership with research firm Barna

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

World Vision UK’s Board appoints Richard Izard as new Chair
and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

August

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

Under-18s 'should take part' in the Commonwealth Youth Forum

"Why are young people aged 15-18 excluded from the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London?" Al-Amin Bepary, from Bangladesh, asks.
the Ghashful Children Forum undertook research on this and published the results. During

UK should lead the international community in driving greater spending to protect children

The UK must do more to protect children as less than £1 per child globally is spent to prevent violence, World Vision warns following Penny Mordaunt's statement on UK aid.
and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

July

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

Raising our strong voice

We are Swenimi and Shamindu, two young leaders from Sri Lanka who came to Sweden to participate in the Solutions Summit. We were there representing children from around the world and bringing their views to this important meeting, so people from government and United Nations can listen to us.
we have conducted a research in our community on violence against … this problems and to advocate its end. This research and many workshops we have

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

2018 News

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

Former 'forced wife' receives Marsh Award at Tedx summit

Conflict survivor receives prestigious award in London at Tedx summit
and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

November

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

Bishop of Coventry calls for the protection of women and children who have fled Myanmar

Bishop of Coventry calls for the protection of women and children who have fled Myanmar to Bangladesh
and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

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THE UK CHURCH IN ACTION The latest research on perceptions of social justice and mission

World Food Day: charity food aid draws desperate families out of hiding in DR Congo

DR Congo: World Vision food aid draws desperate families out of hiding
and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.

Pope Francis supports World Vision in calling for an end to child abuse

The Pope has demanded better protections for children online and backed proposals by World Vision and other organisations to toughen sanctions against those who abuse and exploit children online.
which drew leading researchers in public

December

and other minority groups. Researching and generating an evidence base about key … research … care and protection through wider research and routinely disaggregated data collection.