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World Vision launches campaign to end abuses that keep children from school
Monday 15, Feb, 2021As millions of children remain out of school around the world, World Vision UK today launches its “Empty Classrooms, Broken Futures” campaign.
Beirut blast: 6 months on, half a million children at risk of child marriage and forced labour
Thursday 04, Feb, 2021Over half a million children are at risk of child labour and child marriage as their families struggle six months on from the Beirut blast, World Vision warns today.
Report: Less than 1% of international aid money used to end violence against children
Wednesday 03, Feb, 2021Ending violence against children remains alarmingly underfunded, despite one billion children experiencing violence each year, according to a new report.
World Vision mobilising for a humanitarian response in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Wednesday 16, Dec, 2020International aid agency, World Vision, has appealed to donors for US$10 million in additional funding, as it launched its humanitarian response to the crisis in the conflict-affec…
World Vision responds to Foreign Secretary's statement on UK Aid cuts
Thursday 26, Nov, 2020The foreign secretary’s speech today reinforced the government’s broken promises on overseas aid and its failure to stand with the world’s poor at a time of global crisis.
World Vision responds to UK aid budget cuts
Wednesday 25, Nov, 2020The Government has today broken its promise to the world’s poor by cutting back support at a time when more is needed.
World Vision UK responds to possible cuts to the aid budget
Tuesday 17, Nov, 2020Coronavirus has brought significant challenges to the UK’s economy, but cutting the aid budget – which will be devastating for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable – is not the…
Senior Labour MP urges protection of UK Aid
Wednesday 11, Nov, 2020Labour is committed to championing aid and development post-pandemic, working alongside faith-based organisations, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Development has s…
World Vision condemns Syria attacks; four children and two aid workers killed
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World Vision UK appoints new Chief Executive
Wednesday 14, Oct, 2020International children’s charity World Vision UK has appointed Mark Sheard as Chief Executive Officer.
UK Poll: Coronavirus must be stamped out around world before life can return to normal
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Beirut explosion: World Vision UK launches appeal following devastating blast
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