Highlights Aid agency to distribute Family Emergency Kits of food and supplies across the country Initial phase aims to reach 650,000 people over the next three months Church volunteers and World Vision staff worked in partnership to distribute essential supplies to families hard-hit by the coronavirus outbreak....
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World Vision launches multi-million-dollar 17-country Coronavirus response
In a growing effort to protect the world’s most vulnerable against the rapid global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), international aid agency, World Vision, is increasing its response in 17 countries. It’s the first time the agency launched a response of this scale.
Highlights Coronavirus could prove devastating in countries with under-equipped hospitals and shortage of health professionals Children could be pushed into deeper vulnerability Death rates in the world’s poorest countries may be higher than the 3.4% reported so far Pandemic declaration demands the world unite...
Syrians Need Help Now: Global Emergency Response Coalition Raises Funds to Save Lives
Highlights Leading U.S. humanitarian NGOs ask Americans to take action and donate World Vision has joined the Global Emergency Response Coalition, a life-saving humanitarian alliance dedicated to increasing awareness and funds for emergency relief. Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2020) – The Global Emergency Response...
Conflict has forced nearly a million people, more than half of them children, to flee from 45 percent of Idlib governorate in North-West Syria, pushing them into inhumane living conditions in overcrowded camps.
House Passes Resolution Condemning All Forms of Violence Against Children
World Vision applauds the House of Representatives of their passage of H. Res. 230, The Ending Violence Against Children Resolution.
Syrians on the Run: Leading U.S. Humanitarian NGOs Urge Americans to Donate
The Global Emergency Response Coalition announced today the launch of an emergency appeal to help Syrians currently experiencing life or death conditions.
New $40 Million Investment for World Vision’s Water Program
Philanthropists Dave and Dana Dornsife are announcing a $40 million investment in World Vision’s water, sanitation and hygiene program in 24 African countries. Their contributions make them the leading family in the world investing in providing clean water access.
Statement on Humanitarian Situation in Northeast Syria
Civilians at risk as violence escalates and humanitarian work is suspended Civilians in northeast Syria are at risk and humanitarian aid could be cut off following the launch of a new military operation in the area, leading aid agencies are warning. Reports from humanitarian...
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