Growing up scared
As she faces a milestone birthday of her own, Eleanor looks at why for so many children, turning the significant age of 10 is not the celebration they deserve.
By Eleanor Monbiot
Stories
Is Seroja 'just' another cyclone?
Claire argues that we must never become numb to news reports of extreme weather in other countries, and...
If digitisation is a winner, who or what loses?
COVID-19 has helped to move efforts to go digital forward at a greater pace, bringing huge benefits...
What does it look like to lead well in the 21st century?
In a guest blog, one of the UK's leading social commentators Dr Krish Kandiah reflects on the...
Why data is never neutral
The conversation is not over - we need to confront the important questions raised by any discussion around...
We saw this coming: why the tragedy in Mozambique is entirely preventable
As children suffer the effect of conflict in the often-neglected country of Mozambique, Johan warns us why...
What Bridgerton tells us about child marriage
Elena reflects on what we can learn about child marriage from the year’s most popular television series...
Revisiting one of Somalia's greatest secrets
Jan revisits the game-changing TB work in the conflict-affected country of Somalia to see what difference a partnership...
Bottled, still, sparkling, filtered, tap… the blessing of choice
Lifelong ambassador for the wonder of clean water, JBK reflects on the injustice, inequality, and possibilities of...
Here’s how (and how not) to bring water to all of Rwanda
Sean says lessons learned in achieving World Vision’s water ‘moon shot’ in Rwanda will inform similar projects...
Seeing into the fragile future: A certain challenge in an uncertain world
Sometimes our desire for certainty and our desire for agility collide – navigating a way through this is...
How top quality auditing helps vulnerable children flourish
Grecia explains how dedication to making every penny count results in clean water for families and education...
Finally, the end is in sight… or is it?
As vaccines arrive in the most vulnerable countries and hope begins to grow, Robert reflects on the...
Why this peace process cannot fail the women of Afghanistan - again
We live in hope for girls and women in Afghanistan, says Asuntha. By Asuntha Charles Afghanistan peace talks...
Pope Francis' visit: partnerships for peace in Iraq
Nicole shares what the Pope’s visit means to her and the work she and her staff do...
More than Moneypenny: women are leaders in security
As James Bond has slowly learned, women play a vital role in global security work, writes Frances...
Syria’s economic collapse and its impact on the most vulnerable
Barrett explains what the international community needs to do to lift the burden of the economic crisis from...
How standards change lives
It took us working in humanitarian and development a while to realise how important standards are –...
Surveillance capitalism – and aid
When debating the ups and downs of cash transfers, the concept of choice hangs over us, writes...
Where is God in all of this? Speaking truth to the highest power
After a turbulent year, Christo reflects on the tough questions Christians must ask – and the answers we...
World Social Justice Day: A reminder of equality, justice and rights for children and young people
Patricio calls for a child-centred approach to social justice so that the youngest and most vulnerable members...
The invisible face of a COVID-19 hero
Faith leaders on the frontline stand ready to help pave a way out of the crisis but...
Leader LEGO
As part of a new World Vision podcast series, Andrew reflects on the building blocks vital to any...
Growing up scared
As she faces a milestone birthday of her own, Eleanor looks at why for so many children...
Ending the Use of Child Soldiers: What girls and boys in armed conflict face today
To truly realise a world without child soldiers, we must address the emerging issues that allow child...
When saving money means saving lives
Measuring our bottom line in terms of the impact on vulnerable children's lives can make for tricky conversations...