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How modern slavery is destroying childhoods
Friday 17, May, 2019World Vision UK's Erica Hall on the crisis of children who are forced into horrifying exploitation.
The overwhelming joy of meeting the girl I have sponsored for a decade
Friday 17, May, 2019Angela Farries travelled with children’s charity World Vision to Tanzania in November 2018
Cyclone Idai: The future is uncertain for children like Paulito
Thursday 28, Mar, 2019Paulito and his family survived Cyclone Idai. Now they face major concerns for their future.
Cyclone Idai tears through Mozambique: Adelino's Story
Wednesday 27, Mar, 2019Adelino has a beautiful smile, but when he speaks of Cyclone Idai which ripped apart his community - his world - his eyes betray the suffering he’s seen.
Cyclone Idai: It’s a race against time to reach everyone
Monday 25, Mar, 2019Homes, schools and hospitals have been violently ripped apart in Beira.
Cyclone Idai: Crises can destroy children’s futures. We mustn’t look away
Sunday 24, Mar, 2019The full scale of the damage in Mozambique is unknown, but thousands of children are alone and vulnerable.
From refugee to award-winning aid-worker: My journey as a woman in conflict zones
Monday 18, Mar, 2019Christine Ngbaazande from Yambio has been awarded a coveted humanitarian honour at the Bond International Development Awards in London.
International Women's Day: How incredible women inspire me as an aid worker
Friday 08, Mar, 2019I know from experience that this resilient spirit is intrinsic in women all over the world, even in the most challenging of environments.
Red Hand Day: World Vision youth campaigners urge UK Government to act
Friday 08, Feb, 2019On 12th February – Red Hand Day, the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers – five young people from the UK who were involved in the project will meet their MPs in Parliament.
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World Vision responds to 'terrifying' attacks in Idlib
Tuesday 18, Jun, 2019Children in Idlib are experiencing terrifying bombardment and violence, with reports that dozens of children have been killed in the last two months.
World Vision preparing for potential ‘catastrophic’ Ebola outbreak across East Africa
Thursday 13, Jun, 2019World Vision has mobilised staff across East Africa to prepare for any further spread of the deadly Ebola virus from an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
First Ebola case confirmed in Uganda: Millions of children face a looming threat
Wednesday 12, Jun, 2019Uganda’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola, following the ongoing outbreak in DRC which has claimed the lives of almost 1,400 people.
Thousands of children at risk as Ebola escalates in DRC
Friday 07, Jun, 2019Cases of Ebola are escalating rapidly as the second largest outbreak in history continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Demolitions in Lebanon: at least 15,000 Syrian refugee children will be made homeless
Wednesday 05, Jun, 2019At least 15,000 Syrian children face homelessness as their homes in Arsal, Lebanon, are scheduled for demolition.
Idlib on verge of worst crisis since the start of Syria's conflict, World Vision warns
Friday 17, May, 2019An escalation of violence in Idlib, North West Syria, may lead to the worst humanitarian crisis in Syria’s 8-year conflict.
Children fear they can’t go back to school after Cyclone Fani devastation
Monday 06, May, 2019Children fear they might not be able to go back to school after the devastation of Cyclone Fani in India and Bangladesh.
World Vision UK launches Cyclone Fani appeal
Saturday 04, May, 2019World Vision UK has launched an emergency appeal to fund the humanitarian response to Cyclone Fani.
Cyclone Fani: World Vision warns millions of children at risk
Thursday 02, May, 2019World Vision is ready to provide emergency humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh and India, as Cyclone Fani threatens millions of families.
New International Development Secretary urged to put child protection at the heart of UK Aid
Wednesday 01, May, 2019New International Development Secretary Rory Stewart must put UK aid back on track and ensure that it meets the needs of the most vulnerable children, says World Vision UK.
Cyclone Kenneth: World Vision on standby as second cyclone bears down on Mozambique
Thursday 25, Apr, 2019Aid agencies in Mozambique, including World Vision, are on stand-by to respond to a potentially lethal cyclone – the second to hit the country in two months.
Faith leaders and organisations urge Theresa May: 'Aid must help the poorest'
Tuesday 23, Apr, 2019World Vision UK stands with dozens of faith leaders and organisations who in an open letter to Theresa May, urged the Prime Minister to maintain the aid budget and protect the qual…
Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn meets South Sudan’s child soldiers
Monday 01, Apr, 2019Actor shares "deeply moving" experiences of trip to war-torn country, as fears of full-blown conflict mount.
Cyclone Idai: Thousands of children alone and desperate in midst of catastrophe
Saturday 23, Mar, 2019World Vision UK has reached the city of Beira, Mozambique which has been destroyed by the devastating Cyclone Idai.
Cyclone Idai: Thousands of people could drown as dam burst risk looms
Thursday 21, Mar, 2019Hundreds of thousands of people "could drown" as dams in Mozambique and Zimbabwe could burst, following a devastating cyclone and flooding in southern Africa.
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Tania's story: Head of the family but still a child
Wednesday 29, Aug, 2018Instead of going to school, Tania spent many of her days peeling piles of icy shrimp - squatting for eight-hour shifts at a local fish depot.
Child sponsorship in Albania: Flavio and Amy's story
Saturday 21, Jul, 2018After two years of sponsoring and exchanging letters with Flavio, now 11 years old, in Albania, Amy decided to meet him and his family for the first time.
Advocating for a world where no girls are victims of child marriage
Tuesday 26, Jun, 2018Meghla escaped child marriage when she was 13 and has been working to change attitudes in her community ever since.
Children born of rape in war: Jacob's story
Tuesday 19, Jun, 2018Jacob is 17 years old. He should be enjoying school and thinking about his future, but instead his short life has been marred by struggle.
Meet the girls using football to challenge gender stereotypes
Thursday 14, Jun, 2018As the World Cup gets underway, we visit a group of girls in South Sudan using the beautiful game to make a difference.
The only ring on young girls' minds should be from the school bell
Tuesday 12, Jun, 2018Every year, 15 million girls under the age of 18 are married - but how can we stop it? It takes a world.
Malnutrition in South Sudan: A survivor’s story
Wednesday 30, May, 2018Every month, thousands of children attend a World Vision nutrition centre in South Sudan to receive life-saving nutritious food packs. This is John Jacob's story.
Boris Johnson, phone booths and crazy weather: London through the eyes of Bangladeshi teens
Thursday 24, May, 2018Two youth leaders from Bangladesh - Al-Amin Bepary and Tanzim Tabassum Tithi - spent one week in London, taking part in the Commonwealth Youth Forum earlier in April.
Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in South Sudan
Wednesday 25, Apr, 2018Thousands of children die from Malaria every year in South Sudan.
The young people fighting for change in Bangladesh
Tuesday 17, Apr, 2018World Vision Young Leader Tanzim Tabassum Tithi writes and discusses the issues children face in Bangladesh and the change they're making.
Under-18s 'should take part' in the Commonwealth Youth Forum
Monday 16, Apr, 2018"Why are young people aged 15-18 excluded from the Commonwealth Youth Forum in London?" Al-Amin Bepary, from Bangladesh, asks.
Child sponsorship in Tanzania: Elizabeth's story
Tuesday 10, Apr, 2018What's it like to visit the child you sponsor? Elizabeth Bowes headed to Tanzania to visit Jeni, the child she sponsors through World Vision UK.
This Lent, love your neighbour as yourself
Friday 30, Mar, 2018This Easter, Minister Gail Thompson reflects on how to show God's love to people around the world.
Weaving their own stories
Thursday 08, Mar, 2018Kadie, 35, has two children, and used to struggle every single day. But thanks to a World Vision supported empowerment project, the future looks brighter for Kadie and her family.
DIY Woven Bookmark
Wednesday 07, Mar, 2018Here you can read about how to make a woven bookmark – it’s a great project for beginners and is a lot of fun to make!
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