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Highlights An estimated 5.7 million children’s education has been affected since the start of the war, including 3.6 million due to school closures. Six months into the conflict, 1.5 million children are at risk of mental health issues Funding is needed to enable humanitarian...
Afghan children’s lives at risk; international community must intervene, says World Vision
In areas of Afghanistan surveyed by World Vision: 53% of households have a child suffering acute malnutrition. 7 of 10 boys and over half of girls work instead of going to school. 64% of babies are delivered at home, with less than a third...
Tatiana, who fled Ukraine, picks up food and hygiene supplies. Early in the Ukrainian refugee crisis, World Vision partnered with the Romanian government and other organizations to set up a place for Ukrainian refugees to receive support. BUCHAREST (August 4, 2022) — In a...
Highlights World Vision is pleased that the first ship carrying grain has left the Ukrainian port of Odesa Millions of tons of grain need to be exported to tackle the global hunger crisis that’s put 50 million people, including an estimated 21 million children,...
Highlights 7 million people face threat of starvation Worst drought in 40 years No rain likely for fifth consecutive year Children across Somalia facing unimaginable hardships and increased risks as the drought prolongs. Besides being displaced from their homes by the drought, children are...
Highlights Economic pressures, tourist season and cuts to refugee assistance drive new phase of displacement – with some refugees being forced back to Ukraine despite danger Half of displaced people in Ukraine unsure if they will stay in current city, World Vision figures show...
Looming mental health crisis for 1.5 million Ukrainian children
From the report Children’s mental health is top concern for Ukrainian parents Studies have shown that 22% of people in conflict zones can suffer mental disorders Mental health support must be urgently prioritized World Vision report warns of war’s devastating long-term impacts For two...
The forgotten child refugee crises – hunger, violence and death rates increase for refugees globally
“With God’s help, World Vision is responding to their immense needs, standing with every child refugee in the world’s toughest places, but we urgently require additional funding to ensure they survive and reach their God-given potential.”
World Vision, in partnership with the UN World Food Program, has distributed emergency food rations consisting of flour, beans, cooking oil and salt to last 14 days, to 18,700 people.
One month on: Ukraine’s children facing death and displacement.
At least 78 child deaths in just one month of Ukraine conflict One in five Ukrainian children is now living as a refugee Refugee numbers more than 3.5 million, internally displaced 6.5 million Humanitarian community must prioritize the prevention of and response to sexual...
Fact Sheets and Extras
Jesse Eaves testifying against funding child soldiers in a committee hearing
Jesse Eaves testifying against funding child soldiers in a committee hearing
Child Soldier Prevention Act waivers - World Vision 2014 (PDF)
Child Soldier Prevention Act waivers - World Vision 2014 (PDF)
Change.org petition against countries using child soldiers (LINK)
Tell President Obama: No tax dollars supporting children as soldiers!