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Out of school: Into danger

More 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.
to enjoy going to school every day. But when coronavirus reached her village in … the coronavirus … sells the products at the market. When coronavirus … coronavirus halted her education

World Vision launches campaign to end abuses that keep children from school

As millions of children remain out of school around the world, World Vision UK today launches its “Empty Classrooms, Broken Futures” campaign.
campaign. The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to shut across … every year. World Vision estimates that coronavirus has put four million extra girls at risk of

Beirut blast: 6 months on, half a million children at risk of child marriage and forced labour

Over 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

Ending violence against children remains alarmingly underfunded, despite one billion children experiencing violence each year, according to a new report.
children have been disrupted during the coronavirus

5 reasons children are back in school

One way or another, children around the world are getting back into education. Find the top 5 reasons why it matters.
with his brother. Before coronavirus came they would go to school every weekday … she says. The coronavirus pandemic has affected more than 20 million

Our heroes of 2020: Finding strength by helping others

A look back at some of the most inspirational people we've seen this year.
UK When the coronavirus took hold of England in … to the coronavirus frontline.

How to support your child through the first COVID Christmas

Christmas 2020 is going to be a bit different. Find ideas for new Christmas traditions and ways to help your child deal with the uncertainty and changes this year.
to be a bit different Whether your local coronavirus restrictions are relaxing or tightening

4 in 5 children report increase in violence during COVID-19

Violence seen and experienced by children has surged worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research by international aid agency World Vision has found.
communities or online since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. World Vision fears that if … million USD response to the coronavirus pandemic.

World Vision UK responds to possible cuts to the aid budget

Coronavirus 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 solution.

Friends, Worlds Apart

Lizzie received a very special early Christmas gift when World Vision arranged a breakthrough virtual visit with her sponsored child six-year-old Odalis in Honduras.
Coronavirus in Honduras I have never been to Honduras. … be impacted by Coronavirus this year. Meeting our sponsored child for

Senior Labour MP urges protection of UK Aid

Labour is committed to championing aid and development post-pandemic, working alongside faith-based organisations, the Shadow Secretary of State for International Development has said.

World Food Day 2020: When food is more than a meal

Visit a community kitchen at the heart of one of the largest refugee camps. Food is more than a meal: Girls like Raju can enjoy time with mum, good food and learning.
access to food. Lead mothers During the coronavirus … Vision staff. We have learned how to prevent coronavirus and protect ourselves in this situation. We

COVID-19 could force over 19 million people into famine

More than 19 million people, including 10 million children, are at risk of famine in 12 of the world’s most fragile countries, World Vision warns.

Pumpkin Heroes: Believing in others

This Halloween, shine God’s light into a dark year with Pumpkin Heroes. Bible-based resources from World Vision for a fun and bright party – in church or online.
isolation measures and school closures as coronavirus continues. It’s a

A world of firsts: Transformed by sponsorship

Becoming a sponsored child helped Saru in Nepal to build a brighter future, out of poverty. Now 20, she’s helping the next generation in her community.
techniques and hygiene to remain safe from coronavirus. She has made the most of

Girl power: Protecting each other in tough times

Lockdown in India made girls more vulnerable to child marriage. But groups of girls protect their friends and prevent marriage from stealing their childhoods.
Coronavirus lockdown in India has had devastating

UK Poll: Coronavirus must be stamped out around world before life can return to normal

Over four in five UK adults (84%) believe life will not return to normal unless Covid-19 is controlled all over the world, a new poll finds.
are worried about a second wave of coronavirus hitting the UK in the next six months. It … be unacceptable. A UN appeal to tackle coronavirus in poor and

“If I had a magic wand” - a girl’s dream to break free of child marriage

Child Protection expert, Aimyleen Gabriel, looks at the links between a lack of basics - like water - and rising child marriage cases.
of vulnerable families and children. In the coronavirus

Beirut explosion: World Vision UK launches appeal following devastating blast

Children’s charity World Vision UK has launched an appeal to bring urgent relief to thousands of people affected by the devastating explosion in Beirut.