Stories
A traveler between two worlds
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A displaced mother’s tale of survival
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Trapped in an imaginary world
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A divorced young mother’s journey to freedom and success
Listen to the letter here Dear World, This is not a love letter; this is my story. Today...
Floreta, 'the working bee' that supports her family
Bees are not just a passion for her; they are the daily job, endless care, and a...
Breaking the chains of poverty: Empowering women farmers
Severe malnutrition and hunger affecting children is a thing of the past at Ezikhotheni under the Mantambe...
In the midst of war, a single mother fights to secure a life for her five children
Trapped in a cycle of vulnerability and abuse and unable to move freely, Syrian women and girls are...
The scattered dream of childhood
She had a dream. Her dream was to become a doctor. But this dream scattered like sand...
Once a drop-out, Elizabeth now teaches and inspires South Sudan’s school children
Elizabeth, 23, is a mother of three and a teacher at Ngapanet Primary School for four years...
Hon. Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan’s Visit: Raising South Sudan's hunger crisis in the global agenda
By Dr. Mesfin Loha, Country Director, World Vision South Sudan The recent visit of the Canadian Minister of...
Live another day: showing the strength of Syrian women and girls in a war-torn place
Now entering its 11th year, Syria’s conflict has taken a massive toll on every single Syrian, but...
From the edge of the abyss
Written by Suzan Hussien Abd, Meal Assistant It wasn't easy for her to face it, but it...
Savings for Transformation: A new light for Sanata
Through the Savings for Transformation (S4T) initiative, World Vision's resilience programme has settled and trained 17 groups comprising...
Vegetable farms in South Sudan bring men and women together for healthier families and better communities
“Hunger has become routine for people in my community. Children no longer cry because they have become...
Natural disasters prompt South Sudan’s women to be vigilant and resilient for climate shocks
“The last floods in 2008 were catastrophic and destructive, but this recent one took me by surprise”...
5 tips: Promoting women’s economic empowerment and engaging men
Livelihood expert Ellie Wong outlines out what World Vision has learned about how empowering women to balance both...
Communal clashes and displacement worsen deepening hunger crisis in South Sudan’s vulnerable areas
“The conflict took us by surprise. We fled quickly but the only thing I was able to...
South Sudan peace committees campaign for peace and hunger-free communities: “Mothers are tired of burying their own children”
“The year 2021 was one of the worst years for us in Tonj North County. We faced...
'Empowered Worldview' helps Chantal emerge from homelessness to heroine
After being abandoned by her husband for not being able to bear him a son, Chantal was left...
Women farmers in South Sudan find their groove: Making decisions and leading the fight against hunger
Adut, a young mother at 29 with eight children lives in a small village in South Sudan’s...
Women at the forefront of environmental conservation in Rwanda
In many villages, land restoration and environmental preservation practices are commonly reserved for men. However, this has...
Empowered women for community well-being
Highlighting the role of women at the community level is a priority of our programmes. Significant projects have...
SHE can do anything
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Break the bias” which will guide us throughout the year...
Azia - the endeavours of a one resilient woman
As a child, the youngest in the family of fourteen, Azia lived in a typical old oriental...
Despite improved access, millions of women in South Sudan still walk for miles to get clean water
Over 6.1 million people have either inadequate or lack of access to clean water, according to the latest...