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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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In her shadow: Life through Adama's eyes

Day Of The Girl, 11 October 2021 Our National Director, Antoinette Habinshuti, meets Adama, a committed girl who...

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Former sponsored child Marie Mae wants to be a teacher.

Believe in yourself: Former sponsored child Marie Mae's story

Former sponsored child Marie Mae, now 20 and studying English, reveals how World Vision had an impact...

Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 11:22

World Vision Uganda Strategy Launch

Launched: World Vision's Uganda Country Strategy (2021-2025)

Through this strategy, the organisation will build on its strengths and expertise in fragile contexts, food security...

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 08:03

A young nurse takes on the fight against teenage pregnancy and child marriage

Twenty-nine-year-old Luyando Hakanyanga, a nurse at Chimba Rural Health Centre, challenged herself to help reduce the prevalence of...

Monday, September 13, 2021 - 20:42

Thanks to a reading club, seven-year-old Alfred learns to write his name

One of World Vision's aspirations is to see children educated for life. As such, we are collaborating...

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 07:37

Phillip wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

Raising Phillip, the aspiring teacher in Malawi

Asiyileni dropped out of secondary school because her parents could not afford to pay for her school...

Monday, September 6, 2021 - 07:00

Jimmy and Thomas

Young Thomas dreams to become a teacher

“When I leave school I want to become a teacher,” a 13-year-old Thomas tells our World Vision team...

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 05:22

Training helps Wubalem to escape early marriage

Child protection training helps Wubalem escape early marriage

After World Vision’s massive training on child protection to schools, community and Government staff, 14-year-old Wubalem and...

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 14:44

WVM/Spelling bee

Spelling bee superstars Misheck and Vione bring home the gold

Lumero Primary School in Karonga and Devine Academy in Blantyre are happy schools. Their candidates brought them...

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 07:50

SADC leaders urged to address climate change challenges affecting children

Children from different communities in Malawi have appealed to Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and...

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 06:53

Nhyira overcomes learning difficulties to amaze audience at a reading festival

One of World Vision's key objectives is to educate children for life. This is possible through various...

Monday, August 16, 2021 - 14:15

“Do something for our future”: South Sudan’s former child soldiers appeal during FOCUS Project launch

Mboriegie Hellen Mustafa, 16, raised her passionate appeal for fellow children during the launch of the Focusing...

Sunday, August 15, 2021 - 11:23

More than 4,300 children receive birth certificates in Northern Province

In an effort to ensure that boys and girls from vulnerable households remain protected while at home during...

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 11:21

Tabassum was tricked by her neighbour when she was facing a tough time.

Almost trafficked: The Girl Power Group saving children in India

A trafficker is an expert storyteller. Whether it is a promise of a happy marriage, a well-paying...

Monday, July 26, 2021 - 07:00

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

Eka, a brave teenager in Bangladesh, says NO to child marriage

Story by Samantha Urban Tarrent, World Vision US. Updated in June 2021 by Nobo Jatra. The U.N. children’s...

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 15:16

Tassy tackles impact of teen pregnancy and child marriage on girls' education

In this video, Tassy (17) narrates how teenage pregnancies and child marriage led to her writing of...

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 10:35

Purity in the picture

A young entrepreneur with a positive mind

Being the first child, Purity hopes to have a bright future and elevate her family from poverty...

Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 17:30

Children posing with the banner

Children present views to duty bearers on Day of the African Child

The Day of the African Child presents an opportunity for children in Zambia and across the continent to...

Sunday, June 20, 2021 - 17:04

Ten-year-old Nchimunya calls for community's help to end child marriage

Ten-year-old Nchimunya from Sinazongwe calls for society to help children attain their right to education by ending...

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 05:53

Day of the African Child: Young people from West Africa have their say on what would make Africa fit for children

As Africa marks 30 years after the adoption of the African Children's Charter in 2021, World Vision...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 16:34

'How I escaped child marriage and attained my dream of going to school'

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer, Kenya Jane (not her real name) was forcefully...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 14:09

Highlights: Zambia Ladies Open & Junior Girls Golf Tournament 2021

The Zambia Ladies Open Golf tournament teed off at Bonanza Golf Course from 4-6 June 2021, supported...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 13:06

Shemema's poem to help end child marriage in Ghana

As we count down to this year's African Union Day of the African Child (DAC 2021) on...

Friday, June 4, 2021 - 18:44

Kids presenting to Senior Leadership Team

Reviewing a national office strategy through the eyes of children

World Vision's senior leadership team in Sierra Leone often engages with children at every level individually, but on...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 12:31