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Out of school: Into danger
Tuesday 16, Feb, 2021More children than ever are out of school right now. Too many of them will become vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Find out what can you do about it.
UK Child Sponsors Zoom from Newcastle to India
Tuesday 09, Feb, 2021Mark and Christine from Newcastle, met their sponsored child in India during lockdown. The virtual visit is a new way to meet your sponsored child. See how it went.
Being a child sponsor has changed my life, forever
Monday 01, Feb, 2021Renee became a child sponsor hoping to make a difference to a child in poverty. Read her story of how Child Sponsorship brings change and joy to her life too.
5 reasons children are back in school
Friday 22, Jan, 2021One way or another, children around the world are getting back into education. Find the top 5 reasons why it matters.
Anuradha: More than a child bride
Monday 18, Jan, 2021At just 13, marriage and motherhood seemed to end Anuradha’s hope of becoming a teacher. Now 23, she’s set to be more than she dreamed. How did she do it?
New Year 2021: Resolution of gratitude
Tuesday 05, Jan, 20215 years ago, charity worker Tabeth’s life turned upside down. Discover how, despite the trials of 2020, she’s looking forward to what 2021 has to offer, with gratitude.
Our heroes of 2020: Finding strength by helping others
Monday 28, Dec, 2020A look back at some of the most inspirational people we've seen this year.
Fighting climate change
Friday 18, Dec, 2020Extreme weather makes children like Naaman ever more vulnerable. Kenyan communities are working together to battle climate change and feed their children.
A winning partnership: World Food Programme & World Vision
Thursday 17, Dec, 2020In December 2020 the WFP received the Nobel Peace Prize. See how their work has helped millions of vulnerable children throughout our 30-year partnership with them.
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Idlib crisis: Thousands of pregnant women and babies at risk as they flee deadly violence
Monday 01, Jul, 2019Thousands of pregnant women, vulnerable infants and young children are fleeing the bombardment of Idlib in north-western Syria, World Vision warns today.
Statement: Demolition of Syrian refugee homes in Lebanon
Monday 01, Jul, 2019Statement by World Vision and other NGOs following the demolition of refugees' homes in Arsal.
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.
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Lessons from Ebola: Helping communities prepare for Coronavirus
Friday 24, Apr, 2020In the DRC, World Vision is training faith leaders to promote lifesaving messages and practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 - just as they did with Ebola.
Coronavirus: Praying this Easter for those affected by COVID-19
Sunday 12, Apr, 2020Andy Flannagan of Christians in Politics offers an Easter prayer for all those affected by coronavirus – both in the UK and across the globe.
Supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing in tough times
Thursday 09, Apr, 2020Download free activities to help your child cope with anxiety and stay positive during the UK coronavirus lockdown.
Coronavirus: South Sudan entrepreneur Shamim fears her family will starve
Monday 06, Apr, 2020A lone provider for her family, Shamim's income has stopped since government restrictions to combat coronavirus came in. Now she fears her family will starve.
Coronavirus: How UK parents and communities are helping their kids through the loneliness of lockdown
Friday 03, Apr, 2020These are the lengths families and communities are going to across the UK and around the world to make sure children feel safe, loved and happy during lockdown.
Coronavirus: A Venezuela family struggles to make a living among the dead
Wednesday 01, Apr, 2020On top of Venezuela's economic crisis, vulnerable children like Luigi and his brother face the threat of COVID-19, as their father struggles to make ends meet.
Coronavirus: Children in South Sudan learn handwashing to keep themselves safe
Monday 30, Mar, 2020World Vision is working with children in South Sudan, teaching them how to wash their hands properly during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: How to talk to kids about crises
Thursday 26, Mar, 2020The World Vision team’s best tips for talking to your kids about coronavirus, and other natural disasters and emergencies in the news
Coronavirus: Plans for a unique humanitarian response
Wednesday 25, Mar, 2020Isabel Gomes, World Vision's Global Director of Humanitarian Operations, shares how World Vision is responding to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: A mental and physical health crisis
Tuesday 24, Mar, 2020Coronavirus may have a big impact on the mental health of people globally. Read about the impact on mental health from one of our child protection experts.
Coronavirus: The expert view on… Refugees
Friday 20, Mar, 2020World Vision's Humanitarian Health, Nutrition and WASH Director examines the impact coronavirus could have on the global refugee population.
Coronavirus: The expert view from... the Philippines
Thursday 19, Mar, 2020World Vision's national director in the Philppines examines what the coronavirus pandemic means for the world's poorest communities, what we can do to slow it down and how we can s…
'I was almost a child bride' | Rahila's story
Tuesday 17, Mar, 2020While both girls and boys can be subjected to child marriage, girls are disproportionately affected due to cultural traditions which reinforce gender discrimination.
Coronavirus: How World Vision is putting children at the heart of its crisis response
Friday 13, Mar, 2020World Vision is putting children at the centre of its response effort after finding children have been left isolated and fearful by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus: World Vision's fight to stop the spread
Wednesday 11, Mar, 2020World Vision’s Global Lead for Health & Nutrition explains how, in the middle of a medical emergency, our teams are protecting families vulnerable to coronavirus.
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