article / October 12, 2015
Knowledge for life: 11 Ways families across Asia prepare for disasters
Are you prepared for a big one?Across Asia families are relying on ancient wisdom and modern technology to get ready for floods, earthquakes, deep freezes or droughts.
article / October 5, 2015
Knowledge for life: Integrating scientific and local knowledge to prepare for future disasters
"After typhoon Haiyan, when so many people lost homes and family members, we came to appreciate the importance of being prepared for disasters in the future."
article / October 29, 2013
City Life vs Nomadic Life
Today started with a shiver. Snowflakes wildly blown by the strong wind signaled the arrival of winter. Hardly anyone walked on foot outside. Cars stayed stuck in traffic longer than usual, all passengers looking grim, everybody rushing for something – something they take for granted.
article / October 29, 2013
City Life vs Nomadic Life
Today started with a shiver. Snowflakes wildly blown by the strong wind signaled the arrival of winter. Hardly anyone walked on foot outside. Cars stayed stuck in traffic longer than usual, all passengers looking grim, everybody rushing for something – something they take for granted.
article / September 16, 2015
Syrian refugees "stuck" in Serbia
Hassan, 35, worked and saved for two years. He, his and four children have been traveling for a month and a half. Finally, they are within sight of the Hungarian border, but they are unable to cross.
article / October 9, 2018
Salimata advocates for a good cause
The crisis that began in the north part of Mali in 2012, has spread to its central regions causing a complex, sensitive and persistent inter-community conflict.
article / July 1, 2009
Parents say disabilities handbook is a ‘must read’ for parents across Armenia
While children with and without disabilities drew on stones with different colours and participated in other activities that highlighted their rights, parents had the chance to discuss their challenges and how the handbook ‘Including All Children: Guidelines for parents of children with disabilities
article / December 13, 2016
Children train the community to wash its hands of disease
"We are well aware that current hygiene standards in the community leave a lot to be desired, with people leaving the toilet without washing their hands.
article / June 3, 2010
Students become better prepared in disaster-prone country
World Vision’s Views from the Frontline study issued a year ago had showed among many findings that no information about disasters has been shared with children in schools.
publication / August 28, 2019
Somalia - July 2019 Situation Report
Overall situation: World Vision continued to provide multisectoral assistance to people affected by the crises in Somalia and strengthen the link between humanitarian interventions, resilience-building and development programs.