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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Finding hope in fragile contexts: Afghanistan 17 years on

By Julian Srodecki, Humanitarian Director, World Vision Middle East and Eastern Europe Cover Photo: Girls in school in rural Afghanistan. Brett Tarver/World Vision I returned to Afghanistan with many questions. As part of the team that set up World Vision’s work there in 2002, I wanted to see how our work is adapting to the needs of children and their families.

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Child Sponsorship

It Takes A World To End Violence Against Children

Fragile Context

Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan

Working together for refugees: not exactly what you think it is

By Colin Dyer Cover Photo: There are 80,000 people living in Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan. Many of them have been there since the start of the Syrian war, eight years ago. Theodore Sam/World Vision

Governments are still allowing violence against children

Governments are still allowing violence against children

Roslinda

How I found my voice

A new school with a new approach

From Monday to Friday, the new school in XiengNgeun programme area is filled with happy children who are eager to learn.The new primary school hosts 57 students from grade 1 to grade 5, taught by 5 teachers.A few years ago, teachers in the school followed an age-old teaching style of writing lessons on the blackboard and asking children to copy and memorize them. There were no learning activities, children were not encouraged to ask questions and in consequence did not participate.

February 8th 2016

Drought worsens the plight of Malawi children

January 15th 2016

Joey’s story: A wheelchair providing new hope for the future

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November 25th 2015

World Toilet Day - Lacking a loo in Bhojpur

Can you imagine not having a toilet at all? Something that many of us take for granted, would be blessing for millions of people! Meet some brave souls in northern India who have shared their story.2.4 billion people do not have adequate sanitation. 1 billion people still defecate in the open. Poor sanitation increases the risk of disease and malnutrition, especially for women and children. Women and girls risk rape and abuse, because they have no toilet that offers privacy. (United Nations)

November 18th 2015

Two years after Haiyan: Daniella’s story

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November 3rd 2015

kNOw Hunger Ride

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October 31st 2015

I am Lucía Dolores

Carla Camacho, World Vision MexicoI’m 10 years old, I’m a 5th grade student and my favorite subject at School is Math. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor to take away pain from people. My best friends are Christopher and Monserrat. My sister Lupe studies 5th grade with me.

October 29th 2015

Syrian refugee children face dropping temperatures on their way to Europe

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October 27th 2015

Asmaa's story

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October 19th 2015

A stroke of cluck can change a life

Erastus, like many young guys his age, likes football. His love for the game is evidenced by the Manchester United jersey he proudly wears while he plays with some of the children he knows.

October 5th 2015

Refugees find shelter in abandoned buildings in Serbia

October 2nd 2015

Disaster preparedness in typhoon-affected communities

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October 1st 2015

World Vision's Global Urban Summit

In 2013, World Vision held its first Global Urban Summit inviting urban practitioners, leaders and specialists. The event called for a paradigm shift proposing solutions for World Vision to be a credible partner to contribute to just, inclusive, liveable cities for children.The Urban Summit presented opportunities to support the ongoing global policy dialogue and influence The New Urban Agenda to be launched at Habitat III.

September 25th 2015

New agricultural techniques to reduce malnutrition

September 1st 2015

Leaps and bounds

Children draw their dreams about Syria

For World Refugee Day, we asked Syrian children in a World Vision child-friendly space in Lebanon to draw one of their dreams. Childhood should be a magical time filled with happy dreams, but for many Syrian children, dreams can be very scary, while others simply dream of returning to the country they love and miss. Click here to find out how you can help children affected by the Syria crisis.

Op-Ed: How businesses can take a stand against child labour

Trading pigeon feed for vocational classes

Memories and dreams in the Bekaa Valley

Syrian children and their families have been speaking about their memories of home, what life is like now and their hopes and fears for the future.Photos by Ralph Baydoun and Brenda Yu, World Vision. READ World Vision's report about the support we have provided to children, parents and families affected by the Syria crisis.

Children share about surviving the Nepal earthquake

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April 30th 2015

World Vision responds in Nepal

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April 27th 2015

"It works, don't wait!"

"I've seen poverty before in my life, but not up close. I've never held its hand, I've never walked into its home… It kind of hurts your soul to see it. It's not fair." Erin Cebula, Reporter/Producer for Entertainment Tonight Canada, traveled to Guatemala where she saw how child sponsorship can transform a community. She says to Canadians who are considering sponsoring a child: "I can tell you with all honestly, I've seen it for myself. It works, don't wait, do it now, you will not regret it."

April 15th 2015