Sierra Leone is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be pregnant; one in every 21 women dies as a result of complications or in childbirth. This is Mamie’s reality as she awaits the arrival of her child.

Blog #3: The aftershockWell, a heart-stopping moment this morning when a powerful aftershock, just after 6 a.m. had me making a hasty exit out of my hotel. I was soon joined by the rest of the World Vision staff, mostly in pyjamas.

Our Campaigns Coordinator, Manzo Dembele, blogs on the importance of supporting children formerly recruited by armed groups for the successful reinstatement into society and restoration of their hope.

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Voices from the FieldWorld Vision Asia-Pacific storytellers are writers, photographers, videographers, and our front-line staff. They visit projects and report on what they see. They share the stories of children and families.

Stronger than HaiyanThese children are in this Child Friendly Space only because of their mothers were stubbornly determined to protect their lives. Mothers who refused to be defeated by a disaster; mothers whose strength is stronger than Haiyan.

Armed attacks on staff in DarfurMIchael Arunga, World Vision's Emergency Communications Advisor, writes about the recent attack on staff working in Sudan.

Every Child has the Right to Survive 5!The 67th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) recently concluded in Geneva Switzerland.