Monday, July 20, 2020
Stopping the other pandemic, in the age of COVID.
Tamara Tutnjevic shares five things governments must do to end violence against children while fighting COVID-19.
Stories
Congregational hope action teams help Mable return to school after pregnancy
When she became a teenage mother, Mable nearly lost all hope of realising her dream to become a...
Supporting children to learn in the midst of COVID-19
In Kibaale District, World Vision helped to put in place over 72 community literacy centres with an...
Child rights clubs in South Sudan campaign against early marriage: “Girls should be in school”
“Educating a girl is as important as educating a boy. But instead, our work and potentials have...
Strengthening joint advocacy efforts with Government to put an end to child marriage in Niger
In its mission to protect children, World Vision is relentlessly advocating for an end to violence against children...
Sarafina's story: A young leader for change
Sarafina is one of World Vision's young leaders from Ghana who fights against child marriage in her...
Not even COVID-19 can stop this advocate against gender-based violence: My work cannot wait
It gives me joy to serve people in the communities, especially children and women. If I see...
Understanding each other as parents and leaders
Lonsdale and Wereti are couples and members of the Community Hope and Action Team (CHAT) in Marau. They...
A humanitarian’s plea: “We must unite to achieve peace, rebuild South Sudan and bring back our scattered families”
In December 2013, I was traveling back from Kenya to South Sudan to catch up on spending...
Access to clean water is essential for helping girls to stay in school
Melon, like many girls in Rakai District, central Uganda, is thrilled to have access to clean water...
Stopping the other pandemic, in the age of COVID.
Tamara Tutnjevic shares five things governments must do to end violence against children while fighting COVID-19. Every year...
World Day Against Child Labour: Advocating for children like Kevin
With the temporary closure of schools by governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, several children out...
COVID-19: We must fight harder to end violence against children
Bill Forbes, Global Sector Lead - Child Protection & Participation The headlines are terrible: more than 4.4m...
Protecting Children from Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications Officer, Kenya School holidays usually bring joy to many children. Boys...
It Takes Us All to End COVID-19
On Wednesday April 1st 2020, the Government of Sierra Leone announced a three-day nationwide lockdown as a...
Can coronavirus teach us how to end violence against children?
As a child rights activist, I am feeling anxious about children amidst the current crisis. How are...
How can we best help girl child soldiers?
Lyndsay Hockin considers how to meet the particular needs of girls released from armed forces and gangs. When...
From horror to hope: Former child soldier sews her way to healing and recovery
Mary*, 17, was abducted by an armed group while on their home from the farm. She was...
Abducted and raped, former child soldier fights for her future: “I am not ashamed”
“It was exactly 9:00 in the morning in 2015 when a group of armed men stormed our...
Mozambique's Women National Basketball team plays "for children"
"For children" is the message the women from Mozambique's female National Basketball team has literally taken to a...
Stop violence against children: A child lost to armed groups is one too many
By Dr. Mesfin Loha, Country Programme Director, World Vision South Sudan The plight of children associated with...
Zambian girl runs from child marriage back to school
Felistus, 15, is a strong competitive runner, a confident student who excels at math and an aspiring...
Local fundraising event for street children in Myanmar
World Vision Myanmar, with the support of TODAY Ogilvy, launched the first-ever local fundraising event on the 4th...
Being responsible starts with me ... break the silence, protect children from violence
Join Mbabane Swallows goalkeeper in breaking the silence that often surrounds violence against children.
Champions protect children against violence
Join the Mbabane Swallows Football Club in curbing violence against children
Join Mbabane Swallows Football Club coach, Honor Janza, in protecting children against violence.