News and Updates

We feature write-ups from supporters and staff who are hungry for change and want their voices to be heard.

One Year On: Rohingya Refugee Children from Myanmar Hope 

24 Aug 2018

Loud giggles announce the arrival of 30 excited children eager to start their day at World Vision’s child-friendly space here in this refugee camp.

Eleven-year-olds Taslima and Yacob and their friends flock through the doors.

"Let’s settle down for attendance," says Adbul Bashar, the centre’s facilitator.

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Understanding the Needs of Vulnerable Minors in Son Tra, Vietnam

20 Aug 2018
Trip Reflections
Youth and Schools

"Nobody should be deprived of opportunities just because of the different backgrounds that they were born into.” Find out what other lessons a student from Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) picked up following a visit with World Vision to Son Tra in Vietnam. This trip was undertaken in preparation for a Service-Learning project being developed as part of a Memorandum of Understanding between World Vision and NP.

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Through Campers’ Eyes: Taking on the Backpack Challenge

17 Aug 2018
Event Reflections
Youth and Schools

On 1-2 June 2018, four student leaders from Hougang Secondary School participated in the 30 Hour Famine Camp for the first time, and took on the Backpack Challenge to learn about the struggles experienced by children and families in fragile contexts affected by conflict, insecurity, and natural disasters. Here, they share their most memorable moments from the camp and the meaningful lessons that they came away with.

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Lombok Earthquake: Emergency Relief and Aid

10 Aug 2018
Latest Updates

Lombok Island has been struck by three earthquakes in 12 days. So far, 387 deaths have been reported, 13,000 have been found injured, and countless families are left homeless and out in the open, with about 200,000 people forced from their homes. Donate to help now or learn more about our Lombok Earthquake response!

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A passion for children’s rights and needs in Ende, Indonesia

05 Aug 2018
Trip Reflections

My visit to the Area Development Programme (ADP) in Ende, Indonesia was my first trip with World Vision. It was very enriching for me because this was my first time learning more about how ADPs operate. The trip opened my eyes to the realities and challenges of implementing and sustaining ADPs, as well as the immense needs of the people. The activities that were part of our itinerary helped us learn more about the work being carried out by World Vision for the benefit of poor and vulnerable children and their families.

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