August 14, 2003
War-torn Country Sees Hope for Peace
Today may serve as a critical turning point in the history of Liberia, says veteran World Vision relief worker Rich Moseanko. According to Moseanko, August 13 is the last day in which government militia will be permitted to move freely about the country. Read more...
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    		• Billion-dollar Child Trafficking Industry Remains Global Problem
    UNICEF reports that some 1.2 million children are trafficked each year in a thriving $10-billion business. These children are bought and sold for the sex industry and other exploitative work situations. The international trade in children is not limited to girls. For example, thousands of boys as young as five are trafficked from South Asia to the United Arab Emirates each year to work as camel jockeys. Read more...
    		Empowered Women Tell World Vision to Step Aside and Watch
    Women in Malawi whose children have survived a severe food crisis thanks to a fortified high-protein food mix distributed by World Vision, are now developing their own mix – and saving their own children. Read more...
    		Access to Treatment, Social Acceptance Offer Hope to HIV-positive Children
    Of the nearly 13,000 reported HIV/AIDS cases in Romania, the majority are children, reports a recent study released by the World Bank. In addition to medical concerns, stigmatization and discrimination remain major barriers to HIV-positive children’s educational and social development. However, signs of change are emerging. Read more...
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