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Syria -10 years: Growing up in the shadow of war
The Syrian war has now lasted 10 years. 4.8 million Syrian children have known nothing but war. How has it affected Syria’s children and childhood?
idea to engage with other women and girls to put a stop to child …
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.
each of these girls has lost precious …
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.
that coronavirus has put four million extra girls at risk of child marriage over the next two …
UK Child Sponsors Zoom from Newcastle to India
Mark 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.
boys and girls are brought up in loving
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.
and a few girls from the village became pregnant. This
Anuradha: More than a child bride
At 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?
want other girls to endure …
Our heroes of 2020: Finding strength by helping others
A look back at some of the most inspirational people we've seen this year.
said that the safety and security of girls was an issue in the lockdown. Obaidur
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.
in a rise in violence against women and girls. Gill also referenced the
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.
UK youth advocate stands up for child brides
World Vision UK Youth Advocate, Asini, tells us how learning about child marriage has affected her – and why sharing is the key to change.
23 girls under the age of 18 are forced into marriage
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.
Rupantaran classes for adolescent boys and girls and teaches them various life skills. She is …
Virtual Global 6K for Water 2020 - Highlights
In August, World Vision supporters turned out to do the Global 6K, their way. Here are some of the highlights.
A world of firsts: First step to a big dream
At just 13 years old, Nahomy, dreams of opening the first clinic in her remote community. Child Sponsorship is helping.
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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.
where the girls were 14 and 17 years …
“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.
girls are often more disproportionately impacted. …
Child marriage through children's eyes
A story of early marriage, drawn by children.
girls become child brides. The effects of the …
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Together Amen - August 2020 - 2
that girls like her are forced into. Because as …
Thirsty for change
In 2020, handwashing is more important than ever. This August, we can bring vital clean water to children like Ireen.
and they dropped out. The two girls began working in other people’s fields all …
12-year-old fights COVID-19 in refugee camp
12-year-old refugee Priscillia, in the DRC, is trying to protect her friends and family from the coronavirus pandemic.
be prosecuted. It makes me sad to see girls my age leaving school because they got
Rohingya refugee dads unite to protect children from violence
Obaidur, a respected Rohingya camp leader, believes that with good teaching, men can create positive change in the heart of the coronavirus crisis.
Rohingya and is seen as a way of protecting girls from the risk of rape or abuse. …