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Young people at the Child Rights Coalition Asia

Celebrate child rights, but don't stop listening

Patricio says while children have more rights than ever before, they must have every chance to participate in decisions that affect them. This must change. By Patricio Cuevas-Parra

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It Takes A World To End Violence Against Children

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Determined children brave the heat to promote behaviour change in Adjumani

Even as the day’s weather gets hotter in Northern Uganda, it cannot stop peace club members from carrying...

Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 09:20

Angel wants to end child labour in the Philippines

Child labour: Angel wants to make a difference in the Philippines

Growing up in an urban neighbourhood, 17-year-old Angel is no stranger to seeing children working in hazardous...

Thursday, January 21, 2021 - 08:00

Children's voices at the Solutions Summit on ending violence against children

Jason, Lidia and Lamia -Young Leaders from World Vision- share their views and perspectives on ending violence...

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 15:17

Inclusive child participation approaches in public decision-making

Patricio Cuevas-Parra, Director, Child Participation and Rights, World Vision International, speaks on “What future for children and their...

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 15:15

Girls reading

Why I will never stop making the case for children

Children give us so many reasons to hope, but on Human Rights Day Dana asks if we...

Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 12:27

Child in pink glasses

Children: not victims, but climate change allies

Patricio's survey of children reveals they think of themselves not just as victims, but as potential agents...

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 10:47

Ahmad in front of his tent in Bekaa

COVID-19: Kids are smart. Listen to them.

Venita Popovic and Claudia Bade explain that a World Vision consultation with children and young people showed they...

Thursday, December 3, 2020 - 16:53

Zara, the hidden heroine of Damagaram Takaya

Empowered by World Vision, hidden heroes like 18-year-old Zara from Zinder Region have been at the forefront...

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - 14:26

Regina learns how to make mats

Lockdown helps children learn entrepreneurial skills in a fun way

With primary schools still closed because of lockdown in Lesotho, many children find themselves frustrated by the...

Monday, November 30, 2020 - 14:27

This traffic policewoman is the South Sudanese children's champion and Grace's heroine

“I want to be a doctor when I grow up,” Grace said. The 10-year-old who is in primary...

Friday, November 20, 2020 - 11:23

Young people at the Child Rights Coalition Asia

Celebrate child rights, but don't stop listening

Patricio says while children have more rights than ever before, they must have every chance to participate...

Thursday, November 19, 2020

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Back to school—finally—in Uganda

Innocent and Doris are among the many children that feel empowered both in the host and refugee...

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 20:15

Cute reads her messages to world leaders

World Children’s Day: Raising the voices of children

Hi World! I’m Cute. I know what you are thinking but that is actually my name! I am...

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 11:15

Act Now: Children Protecting Children in Zambia

On 20 November, we celebrate World Children’s Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on...

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 09:12

By Lamia, 16 years old from Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is Executive Member of Mirpur Child Forum. Between April and August, 2020, World Vision spoke to 763 children and young people in six regions across the globe to see how COVID-19 was affecting them. Lamia, 16, was one of those children, and these were her thoughts

Lamia, 16, shares how children are fighting COVID-19 in Bangladesh

By Lamia, 16 years old from Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is Executive Member of Mirpur Child Forum. Between...

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 00:18

Kampamba, 16, is raising awareness of COVID-19 in his community in Zambia and stopping violence against children

Experiences and recommendations of children on the impact of COVID-19

By Kampamba, 16, young journalist in Southern Province, Zambia Between April – August 2020, World Vision spoke to...

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - 18:42

Launch of Chosen Initiative in Rwanda | World Vision 2020

'Chosen' in Rwanda: An aura of joy as children choose their sponsors for the first time

'Chosen' is a World Vision initiative under which children get to choose their own sponsor instead of...

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 14:23

Isaac is a teen leader looking after the health of his community.

Teen leader Isaac focuses on the environment and community health

Isaac lives with his mother and brother in a rural community in western Nicaragua. On the roads in...

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - 08:00

These student leaders in the Philippines are fighting against online sexual exploitation.

The Philippines student leaders fighting online sexual exploitation

By Mong Jimenez, Field Communications Specialist A group of student leaders in the Philippines are banding together to...

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 08:00

Safeguarding Awareness week 2020 : World Vision organises children's workshop in El Mina

To mark our annual Safeguarding Awareness Week held 12-16 October this year, World Vision organised a workshop...

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 14:15

Launch of Chosen Initiative in Ethiopia

World Vision launches 'Chosen' initiative in Ethiopia

On 12 October, World Vision launched its 'Chosen' initiative –a new child sponsorship approach that enables children...

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 17:52

Busia children parliament pose for a photo with visitors from National office and WV Ireland

Amplifying children’s voices through the Children's Parliament

Ham is a primary seven pupil from Busia District in Eastern Uganda, and speaker of Busia Municipal Children’s...

Friday, September 25, 2020 - 09:33

Peace Clubs Fostering Love in Refugee Camps

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications Officer, Kenya Bouts of laughter rock the air as Florence...

Monday, September 21, 2020 - 18:53

Faith conducting community sensitisation

Children fight COVID-19 through WASHUP! Clubs

The WASHUP! Club is a platform that offers school-going children opportunities to raise awareness and develop skills...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 10:17

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My COVID-19 Experience: Judith's Story

Judith, a 13-year-old child from Busia District registered under World Vision's sponsorship programme, pens a letter about her...

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 21:11