article / novembre 16, 2014
Writing for Rights: Luciene, 17, Brazil
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is celebrating 25 years, and it is thanks to it that children’s and adolescents' rights are guaranteed.
article / novembre 16, 2014
Writing for Rights: Ricky, 14, Peru
I am sending this letter to let you know how the children’s rights are treated in my community and my country, specifically:
article / mars 16, 2021
Pregnant Asmaou and her two children sleep hungry
Asmaou Hamadou, 30, lives in the village of Zabori Zadey in Dosso region with her husband, a farmer who can barely make ends meet. At seven months pregnant with her third child, Asmaou sleeps on an empty stomach because she has no food. Because of the poor living conditions of this family, the nutritional situation of Asmaou’s children is also alarming. Community Health Workers have made a huge difference.
opinion / août 19, 2019
Every drop in the ocean matters: what 20 years as a female humanitarian has taught me
Twenty years of humanitarian work later, I still could not imagine doing anything else. It has taken me to some of the most difficult and challenging contexts, from East Timor to Liberia, Sudan to Pakistan, Indonesia to Mozambique, and it has taught me four things I reflect on today, World Humanitarian Day.
article / novembre 30, 2020
Lockdown helps children learn entrepreneurial skills in a fun way
With primary schools still closed because of lockdown in Lesotho, many children find themselves frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding their educational future. However, in World Vsision's Koeneng Area programme in the North of Lesotho, it is a different story. Children here continue to enjoy the lockdown period because it has given them an opportunity to learn different skills that can help them in their future careers.
opinion / juillet 12, 2019
How I found my voice
I used to be shy. I did not like speaking in front of people. But this week I am at the United Nations and I have a lot to say.
article / août 24, 2021
Over 4,000 community volunteers boost fight against infectious diseases in South Sudan
“My baby Shedrine’s poor health made me lose hope”, says Anzoa Nancy, a 21-year old mother of two.