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Facing coronavirus in refugee camps: “The bombings were not as scary”
Tuesday 26, May, 2020How can you maintain social distancing in a camp of crowded tents? How do you wash your hands regularly when the queue for the water point is long?
Children in coronavirus lockdown spread hope across the world
Tuesday 19, May, 2020During the current coronavirus crisis, children are finding ways to bring hope and healing to those around them.
South Sudan’s children face combined risks: poverty, malnutrition and COVID-19
Tuesday 12, May, 2020In South Sudan, already vulnerable children face a deepening crisis as coronavirus hits their country. Here we meet Paska, an extraordinary girl, who has become carer to her three younger siblings at the age of just 11.
Coronavirus: Aylesbury girl sings to help vulnerable children
Wednesday 06, May, 2020One Buckinghamshire girl has turned disappointment into opportunity – and is bringing hope to other children around the world.
“We can beat Coronavirus together”: Ajlin's Story
Tuesday 28, Apr, 2020Fourteen-year-old Ajlin shares her experience of coronavirus lockdown – and the benefits of staying positive – from her home in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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.
Coronavirus lockdown: Supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing in times of anxiety
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.
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World Vision rushes emergency relief to Philippines ahead of Super Typhoon Mangkhut
Friday 14, Sep, 2018International aid agency World Vision has rushed emergency supplies to the Philippines, where a ‘super typhoon’ is set to make landfall Saturday morning local time.
World Vision disappointed by UK government's response to aid report
Thursday 13, Sep, 2018DFID is a world leader in delivering high-quality aid. However, as more and more money is spent through other government departments, funds are being diverted from the people and c…
Aid agencies call on leaders to avoid humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib
Friday 07, Sep, 2018Millions of civilians trapped in Idlib face the prospect of the greatest humanitarian catastrophe in Syria’s seven-year war, should there be a major military escalation in the coun…
Rohingya refugee crisis: One year on, children still living in limbo
Friday 24, Aug, 2018One year after arriving in Bangladesh, 890,000 children and adults are still living in limbo in the world’s largest refugee camp.
World Vision launches emergency response to Kerala floods
Monday 20, Aug, 2018International aid agency World Vision is rushing emergency supplies to India’s Kerala state, where hundreds have been killed and 800,000 displaced by devastating floods.
World Vision warns of mental health crisis as Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs
Wednesday 08, Aug, 2018International aid agency World Vision has warned of a potential mental health crisis following a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island on Sunday.
World Vision announces emergency response to devastating earthquake in Indonesia
Monday 06, Aug, 2018A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island on Sunday, killing 91 people and displacing thousands.
Survey finds huge drop in children’s letter writing
Monday 30, Jul, 2018Half of British school children (48%) say they’ve never written a letter to a friend, reveals a survey by charity World Vision.
Charities launch new Compact to help eliminate orphanages worldwide, echoing UK Government’s landmark commitment
Wednesday 25, Jul, 2018The UK Government became the first major donor of its kind to explicitly pledge support for family and community-based care for all children.
The UK must redouble its efforts to end South Sudan's child soldier crisis
Thursday 12, Jul, 2018International children’s charity, World Vision has urged the UK government to redouble its efforts to support peace in South Sudan and end its child soldier crisis.
Nearly one million people displaced by violence in Ethiopia face disease and hunger
Wednesday 04, Jul, 2018Nearly one million people displaced by ethnic violence in Ethiopia are in desperate need of aid, World Vision UK warns today.
Girls Not Brides: Ending child marriage for good
Thursday 28, Jun, 2018This week, the Girls Not Brides conference was held in Malaysia, the largest ever meeting of advocates committed to ending child marriage.
Monsoon rains trigger landslides, wreak havoc for refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Tuesday 12, Jun, 2018Torrential downpours have triggered flooding and landslides in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, damaging hundreds of refugee shelters and killing several people including a toddler, accord…
World Vision UK welcomes call to give DFID greater oversight of UK aid
Tuesday 05, Jun, 2018World Vision UK urges Theresa May’s government to ensure aid money is used wisely and effectively, and that aid is only spent through departments that meet the same high standards …
Guatemala volcano: World Vision mobilises staff as strongest eruption in a century kills dozens
Monday 04, Jun, 2018World Vision has mobilised its rapid response teams to assess the extent of yesterday’s deadly volcanic eruption in Guatemala as the aid agency gears to provide urgent assistance t…
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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!
Raising our strong voice
Tuesday 20, Feb, 2018We are Swenimi and Shamindu, two young leaders from Sri Lanka who came to Sweden to participate in the Solutions Summit. We were there representing children from around the world a…
Mosul's Injured Children
Thursday 08, Feb, 2018Eleven-year old Omar is from western Mosul. He remembers the day ISIL arrived at his school and started teaching them about bombs, guns and killing people. Three years later, h…
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