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SYRIA: Aid agencies raise alarm over veto on cross-border aid
Highlights This humanitarian resolution remains as critical now as it was six years ago when it was first adopted, and should remain free from politics. In a joint statement, the International Rescue Committee, World Vision International, Humanity and Inclusion, Norwegian Refugee Council, Mercy Corps,...
As Families’ incomes plummet, millions of children go hungry, forced to work or beg
Highlights Estimated 85 million families across Asia may have little or no food stocks because of COVID-19 impacts 110 million children in Asia facing hunger due to the pandemic One in three Venezuelan migrant children goes to bed hungry Katiuska de Valle, an informal vendor, at...
Children report an alarming increase in child marriage in Syria, World Vision research finds
Highlights Child protection is a major concern inside Syria. As conflict continues, vulnerabilities of children, in particular girls, grows exponentially. A report released today by international aid agency, World Vision, reveals that child marriage has significantly increased in northwest Syria since conflict began ten...
World Vision statement in support of Home Education
Highlights We believe that empowering and supporting families to care for their children’s needs, including their education, is an appropriate response to the pandemic. June 15, 2020 (Seattle) World Vision has seen the impact of COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world. We believe...
World Vision statement on U.S. leaving the World Health Organization
Highlights World Vision calls on the U.S. Government to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO). May 29, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) ––World Vision calls on the U.S. Government to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO). COVID-19 is a global pandemic that requires a global response of...
Background On May 12 2020 multiple Attacks on Sad Bistar Hospital in Kabul killed several innocent civilians including mothers and newborn babies. No group has yet claimed this attack. (May 14, 2020) Statement by Lilian Mumbi kamanjo, World Vision Afghanistan Interim National Director “Our hearts...
Thirty-One Gifts joins World Vision for Giving Tuesday Now to feed families in the U.S.
Highlights Collaboration will provide 1,000 Family Emergency Kits to families impacted by COVID-19 WVUS Chicago Supplies Distribution Covid-19 World Vision US Programs partners with Soul City Church in Chicago to distribute essential supplies to community members in need during the COVID-19 pandemic on April...
Highlights Organization’s priority focus will now be COVID-19 emergency response in every country where it works $350 million response aims to support 72 million people -half of them children - combat impacts of virus Calls on world leaders to partner in prioritizing the world’s...
Faith leaders use technology to combat COVID-19 in developing countries
Highlights Estimated 80,000 faith leaders mobilized to combat COVID-19 through WhatsApp WhatsApp groups active across Latin America, Asia, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe Faith leaders also working with teachers to broadcast lessons via radio SEATTLE (April 23, 2020) —World Vision’s global network of...
World Vision statement on funding hold to World Health Organization
Highlights World Vision calls on the U.S. Government to reconsider its decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). April 15, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) ––World Vision calls on the U.S. Government to reconsider its decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization...
