Monday, July 20, 2020
Stopping the other pandemic, in the age of COVID.
Tamara Tutnjevic shares five things governments must do to end violence against children while fighting COVID-19.
Stories
300 girls use bicycles to promote awareness against gender-based violence in South Sudan
“I believe one day a woman will lead South Sudan,” says Grace, a 14-year-old student. She adds, “Thus...
Back to school—finally—in Uganda
Innocent and Doris are among the many children that feel empowered both in the host and refugee...
Ending violence against children still a critical issue for society - Country Director's Blog
From January to March 2020, there were over 2,400 reported cases of violence against children; a figure...
An end to child marriage: Reshmi’s story
“It was a terrible shock for me when I heard that I was going to be married in...
Samuel leaves behind his violent past
As the wind blows gently along the dusty road, local villagers head inside their homes to escape...
Keep the promise – Create an inclusive and safe world for our girls
Girls in Uganda are still discriminated against based on their gender; discrimination that for so many girls...
Saving a Generation: Girl On a Mission to End FGM
By Irene Sinoya, World Vision Communications Specialist, Kenya Zipporah, aged 15, is determined to save girls in her...
What happens if we miss our window?
Children don’t stay children forever; Dana reflects on the lifelong impact of missing our opportunity and responsibility...
Congregational hope action teams help Mable return to school after pregnancy
When she became a teenage mother, Mable nearly lost all hope of realising her dream to become...
Supporting children to learn in the midst of COVID-19
In Kibaale District, World Vision helped to put in place over 72 community literacy centres with an enrolment...
Child rights clubs in South Sudan campaign against early marriage: “Girls should be in school”
“Educating a girl is as important as educating a boy. But instead, our work and potentials have...
Strengthening joint advocacy efforts with Government to put an end to child marriage in Niger
In its mission to protect children, World Vision is relentlessly advocating for an end to violence against...
Sarafina's story: A young leader for change
Sarafina is one of World Vision's young leaders from Ghana who fights against child marriage in her community...
Not even COVID-19 can stop this advocate against gender-based violence: My work cannot wait
It gives me joy to serve people in the communities, especially children and women. If I see...
Understanding each other as parents and leaders
Lonsdale and Wereti are couples and members of the Community Hope and Action Team (CHAT) in Marau...
A humanitarian’s plea: “We must unite to achieve peace, rebuild South Sudan and bring back our scattered families”
In December 2013, I was traveling back from Kenya to South Sudan to catch up on spending Christmas...
Access to clean water is essential for helping girls to stay in school
Melon, like many girls in Rakai District, central Uganda, is thrilled to have access to clean water...
Stopping the other pandemic, in the age of COVID.
Tamara Tutnjevic shares five things governments must do to end violence against children while fighting COVID-19. Every...
World Day Against Child Labour: Advocating for children like Kevin
With the temporary closure of schools by governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, several children out of...
COVID-19: We must fight harder to end violence against children
Bill Forbes, Global Sector Lead - Child Protection & Participation The headlines are terrible: more than 4.4m...
Protecting Children from Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications Officer, Kenya School holidays usually bring joy to many children...
It Takes Us All to End COVID-19
On Wednesday April 1st 2020, the Government of Sierra Leone announced a three-day nationwide lockdown as a containment...
Can coronavirus teach us how to end violence against children?
As a child rights activist, I am feeling anxious about children amidst the current crisis. How are...
How can we best help girl child soldiers?
Lyndsay Hockin considers how to meet the particular needs of girls released from armed forces and gangs...
From horror to hope: Former child soldier sews her way to healing and recovery
Mary*, 17, was abducted by an armed group while on their home from the farm. She was with...