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Scholarship programme revives higher education dreams of the youth in Kenya’s informal settlements

By Irene Sinoya, World Vision Communications Specialist, Kenya After passing his final secondary school examinations in 2015, 25-year-old Gabriel was happy that he had a chance to join a public University in Kenya.

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Scholarship programme revives higher education dreams of the youth in Kenya’s informal settlements

By Irene Sinoya, World Vision Communications Specialist, Kenya After passing his final secondary school examinations in 2015, 25-year-old...

Monday, September 20, 2021

Follow your dreams …

“When you believe strongly in yourself, even if you are young, you can make it.” These are...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 14:02

We built bridges and tear down walls

Ariel’s story is very special. Today she is an activist for children and youth rights in her...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 13:44

Empowered Kenyan youths pursue career dreams and run thriving businesses in informal settlements

By Irene Sinoya, World Vision Communications Specialist, Kenya The joyful faces and smiles of Lucy and her sister...

Sunday, September 12, 2021 - 20:18

Malawi President commends World Vision for championing effective interventions

Malawi President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has commended World Vision for championing youth-centred mindset change and other impactful...

Monday, August 30, 2021 - 12:20

Vocational education enhances income opportunities for South Sudan's youth

“Everyone knows how tough it is here to sustain the needs of families especially for young parents...

Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 10:03

Participants at the JCI and WV conference

World Vision celebrates World Humanitarian Day with the Junior Chamber International, Baobab University

To commemorate World Humanitarian Day, World Vision and UN OCHA in partnership with the Junior Chamber International (JCI)...

Friday, August 27, 2021

World Vision Uganda improving youth livelihood through UPLIFT Project.

Tailor-made for success: Ruth and Esther learn life-changing skills

Ruth and Esther are part of a group of 5,000 young people supported by World Vision’s Urban...

Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 08:29

The story of a young volunteer

My name is Marjena. On International Humanitarian Day, I would like to tell you about my commitment...

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 14:44

There is no place like home

Maria’s day starts busy, thinking about the university, rushing to catch the bus which will bring her from...

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 12:47

Eriseld’s Journey through Career Development

Erilseld just finished his third year in the professional high school, Hamdi Bushati, in Shkodra. In September...

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 12:40

Dilian in her home

Family gives me power

August 3, 2014 is stamped on the memory of Dilian (33) as the most difficult day in...

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 18:26

SAUTI Youth Project - 1

The voices that call for change in Tanzania's coastal region of Tanga

The Eastern coastal region of Tanga has been experiencing increased deforestation due to poor control and planning, and...

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 09:35

Work-based learning initiatives in Armenia

World Vision's work-based learning initiatives in Armenia

During the past three years significant efforts have been put together to improve work-based learning in Armenia...

Friday, July 16, 2021 - 08:55

Stelina, the young woman who seeks change for children and youth

“The contribution given as a group of children for some changes in the law for the rights...

Thursday, July 8, 2021 - 14:51

As Vakhtang says he enjoys the work and feels happy that it gives him the chance to improve living conditions.

Transforming the lives of disadvantaged youth

With low education and skill levels, limited resources and inadequate social and business networks, deprived youth in Georgia...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 14:20

Hiba talking to WV staff

Youth RESOLVE 2 empowering Hiba to connect with the host community.

Youth are key agents for social change and development. Their role is vital as they represent the...

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 13:08

The closing event of the EU4Youth Skills and Knowledge for Youth Economic Empowerment (SKYE) Club took place in Zugdidi, West Georgia .

EU4Youth in Georgia: closing event of Youth Club in Samegrelo region

The closing event of the EU4Youth Skills and Knowledge for Youth Economic Empowerment (SKYE) Club took place...

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 16:58

Pamela: We can do the change

Pamela is 15 years old and lives in a village in Shkodra. She has been part of the...

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 09:05

Ziney in her home at one of the reufgee camps in Erbil

The start of new beginnings

Only a few weeks away from her 20th birthday, and one day before the Islamic Eid al...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 14:21

World Environment Day: Harnessing the power of SAUTI youth in decision making

For this year’s World Environment Day, World Vision hosted an online discussion with young leaders on youth...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 14:40

staff handing a paper

COVID is not over, nor should the awareness.

COVID-19, an infectious disease that changed life as we know it and introduced the world to a new...

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 06:42

Engaging the youth to be agents of peace and solidarity

Although the relationship between economic development and peace is complex and is neither direct nor immediately apparent...

Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 03:38

From the warmth of Cambessa to the greenery of Baboulaye: Babacar reflects after repeated attempts at illegal emigration

For Babacar, a 45-year-old father of six, the income earned through his activities was so insufficient for...

Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 12:15

World Vision improves livelihoods of Jordanian and Syrian youth in Jordan

With funds from the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany), and in partnership with the Greater...

Friday, March 26, 2021 - 15:55