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YaNuch’s Different Childhood
Change can be a slow process – sometimes painfully so. World Vision Communicator, Dara Chhim visited a family in Cambodia and discovered the joys of seeing change happen in front of your eyes..
to emigrate to Thailand for better prospects. But he returned home
World Vision staff distribute aid by canoe to flood victims in Thailand
Unusually heavy rains caused by low depression and the strong northeast monsoon, have left much of southern Thailand submerged under water forcing aid works to paddle their way to the affected communities.
have left much of southern Thailand submerged under water forcing aid works to …
World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy
World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy killing scores of people.
Bangladesh and Thailand. Our humanitarian staff will be working
Bringing hope to children in Sot Nikum
to help support his family. Sam migrated to Thailand to find work and earn money to send home. …
Too scared to stay at home
World Vision Ambassador Linda Barker recently visited Cambodia to meet Lee-Ap - a courageous thirteen-year-old girl, who, due to circumstances, acts as a parent to her three siblings.
she and her husband had travelled to Thailand to work in
Lee-Ap's Story
This spring, World Vision’s Siân Merrylees travelled to Cambodia with Celebrity Ambassador Linda Barker. Just a few hours drive from the tourist sites of Siem Reap, Siân and Linda were struck by young children they met who were living with often ailing grandparents, while their parents worked far from home, often across the border in Thailand. One girl they met – 13-year-old Lee-Ap - particularly stole their hearts.
often across the border in Thailand. One girl they met
A decade on - the Boxing Day tsunami
A decade ago today, a massive undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that affected 12 countries and took the lives of more than 230,000 people. In response to the disaster World Vision launched its largest ever relief operation across five countries simultaneously. Ten years on, we’ve gathered a collection of stories from staff and survivors to tell you the tale of destruction, loss, and rebuilding.
Thailand …
Tsunami 10 years on: From devastation to hope
10 years on, the wave of generosity from people in the UK and around the world has helped rebuild the region.
"The moment of meeting was very special"
This week's blog is a sponsor visit story 'with a twist' as Artist Ambassador Paul Ewing reflects on visiting his sponsored child, Chanthorn, in Cambodia. We're very grateful for Paul and all the time and energy he spends as an artist ambassador, and thank him for sharing his story.
Even though I am currently resident in Thailand and somewhat used to seeing a certain amount
Cambodia
Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand. One of Asia’s longest
Cambodia
The latest prayers of children and communities we work with in Cambodia.
his mum decided to migrate to Thailand to find work. She left Sithin with his …
Cambodia
Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand. One of Asia’s longest
Another wonderful chance to visit our sponsored children in Cambodia: Part 2
Part 2 of Steve and Carolyne’s trip to Cambodia where they get the chance to see another of their sponsored children and learn about the facilities World Vision have helped install.
She told us that her husband had to go to Thailand
Your Questions, Their Answers – Straight from Cambodia
Our intrepid child sponsor, Julie, has returned with answers to the questions you posed on our Facebook page for your sponsored children in Cambodia, gathered from talking to just some of the 2000 sponsored children in the Koh Krolor community, spread across 40 villages.
often this migration is to Thailand to look for