Take a closer look at our work around the world. We'll look back at the international events of the year, and give you an insight to the stories that don't always make the headlines.
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In our final news round-up for 2010, Amy Waddell reports from Sierra Leone, where, as part of our Child Health Now campaign, she's been sharing the final days of expectant mum Mamie's pregnancy. And there's an update on our range of Must Have Gifts.
2010 has been a year of international emergencies. World Vision UK’s Tennille Bergin has helped to convey news from Haiti, Indonesia and Niger to the media here in the UK. Here, Tennille reports from far behind the headlines in flood-hit Pakistan. And to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Sue Coe talks about the need to include disabled people in development.
This month, Ken Clark, who supports the smooth running of World Vision's work from the UK office, talks about his job in the Supporter Care team, shares his passion for social justice, and reflects on his visit to see World Vision's projects in Ethiopia earlier this year.
Mid-September, Pope Benedict the 16th made a whistle-stop tour around England and Scotland. It was the first Papal visit to the UK in almost 30 years, and so this month, we’re focusing on faith.
Offering updates on our relief efforts, community development and global campaigning, this feature also highlights how you can get more involved with World Vision's work. We’ve been launching a number of new and exciting UK events – and tune in to find out how you can add your name to the petition we’re soon handing into No 10.
Cheryl Cole’s collapse brought malaria into UK headlines this month. The disease is one of the biggest killers of infants in the developing world – in Africa, a child dies from malaria every 45 seconds. Listen to 11-year-old Queen from Malawi share her story. Plus an update from Niger, which is in the grip of its worst food crisis in years. And hear about the difference sponsorship is making to children and communities in Uganda.
This month, we bring you news from two global events. In the northern hemisphere, world leaders gathered at the G8, while, south of the equator, the World Cup continues. Hear about the innovative ways World Vision is keeping children safe during the tournament, while Kate Eardley talks about maternal and child health for the G8.
Two years ago, Cyclone Nargis devastated villages and paddy fields across Myanmar. Programme Officer Ian Mowatt was in country, on a regular trip with World Vision, when the cyclone hit – here he tells us more about his experience. And, to mark National Letter-Writing Day (21st May), we highlight the impact of exchanging letters as a key aspect of our Child Sponsorship programme.
Chris Page gives our take on the general election, plus we look at elections around the world, and how World Vision is advocating for justice. And Rosie Berry talks about her experience of sponsoring a child.
Listen to our emergency specialist, Joanna Trevor, who has been involved in coordinating and supporting our huge response to January’s earthquake in Haiti. And we'll also hear what happened when a group of teenagers from Derbyshire spent a week with street children in India.
