article / October 5, 2012
Running for gold
Lopez Lomong, ran with Team USA in the London 2012 Olympics and placed 10th in the 10,000m. But behind his remarkable accomplishment is a turbulent — and inspiring — life story of danger, poverty, and ultimate redemption.
article / August 5, 2019
Born in a camp, children receive healthcare at mobile clinics
Mohammed (the picture above) was born in a tent, just weeks before winter fell. His mother Salima, who was pregnant when fleeing both drought and conflict, had no birth attendant and says she was by herself when she gave birth to her sixth child.
article / December 23, 2014
Baby Tsunami: Away from the waves no more
“Can you tell me where the Sumathra Islands can be found?” At the sound of this question a young girl is quick to spring to her feet, run to the map and points it out accurately in a flash. It is no surprise that she would take special interest in the place.
article / July 12, 2013
Bringing hope to 12 year old Khamphama
Khamphama, 12, rushes into her brother’s house, grabs a handful of salt and runs back outside. Her best friend has just returned home and she needs to offer her a snack.“She comes home at 5pm every day,” Khamphama says. “She always comes at the same time.”
article / September 21, 2012
World Vision teams up with Save the Children to call for urgent action on promises to tackle undernutrition
World Vision teams up with Save the Children to call on world leaders to take urgent action on promises to tackle undernutrition
article / September 20, 2012
Piggery project restores dignity
“When World Vision Kodumela provided us with capital to embark on this pig farm adventure, I never thought pig farming would eventually become my passion,” said France Kgabo, Phafogang Piggery Project Secretary.
article / May 16, 2006
Former at-risk Georgian children become Peer educators
“Children are more cooperative and open with us as there is little age difference between us" said Mariam, one of the 12 young peer educators at a recent presentation of the Street Wise project to government representatives, other NGO’s and national media.
article / January 16, 2019
Victims of storm Norma in Northern Lebanon fear upcoming storms
In Northern Lebanon, Lebanese families residing in Akkar near Nahr El-Kabir, the river that forms the border between Lebanon and Syria, are terrified of having to experience again the same misfortunes as they did during Storm “Norma”.