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Why World Vision is in China
In October China announced the end of its one-child policy, in an effort to address the challenge of an aging population. Under the new policy, all couples will be allowed two children. The one-child policy, introduced in the 1970s, limited most urban couples to one child and most rural couples to two children, if the first child is a girl. Child protection, health, and safety are among our top priorities in China. Children with disabilities are especially vulnerable; they are often marginalized and don’t have access to services they need to reach their full potential. We are working to improve rehabilitation services and carrying out public education campaigns to raise awareness of disabilities and help children with special needs better integrate into society. We’ve also launched programs to care for children left behind when their parents migrate to cities to find jobs—a common practice in rural areas where work is scarce.
We never give up on people
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Progress in China
Thanks to the generous support of donors, we’re making great progress toward the well-being of children and their families.
Child Protection and Care
Boys and girls are safe and valued, well cared for by their families, and participating in their communities as agents of transformation.
- We empowered local teachers to train their students on child protection, such as how to prevent and respond to bullying behavior in schools.
- To ensure that children are protected, we developed and strengthened child-based organizations that help monitor child well-being.
- To create a safe environment for children, we collaborated with local officials to teach children about traffic safety and also built safe playgrounds for children.
Healthy Children and Families
Children and families are well nourished, protected from infection and disease, and have access to essential health services.
- We partnered with the China Charity Federation to help promote the importance of breastfeeding for the first six months as a way to ensure good health and nutrition for babies.
Education for Better Lives
Children have opportunities to learn and to develop their talents, young people are equipped for the future, and families and communities support children's education.
- We helped support quality education for children by working with teachers to help them make their classrooms more child-friendly and support their students' learning.
Love of God and Neighbors
Children and families are growing spiritually, local churches are strengthened to demonstrate Christ's love in practical ways, and people are living at peace with their neighbors.
- Following Christ’s example, we worked alongside children and families to change lives, promote peace and understanding, and demonstrate God’s unconditional love.
Prayer Requests from China
World Vision's staff in China are asking us to join them in prayer for the following:
Opportunities for disabled children to go to school.
Kids who feel the pain of their parents living far away.
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