News and Updates

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The global refugee crisis: 5 things you need to know

20 Jun 2022
Children in Crisis

2022 has seen its fair share of global issues. Right now, there are more refugees and displaced people in the world than at any other time in history with 82.4 million people who have been forced from their homes.

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On the brink of famine, Afghanistan’s forgotten humanitarian catastrophe puts two decades of gains at risk

20 Jun 2022
Children in Crisis

As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month, the humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan is quickly becoming a forgotten crisis. The gains achieved over the past two decades – including women’s rights and education for all - are now at risk more than ever. 

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Philippines - Rebuilding lives in Mindanao

20 Jun 2022
Children in Crisis

Five years on since the conflict in Marawi, thousands remain displaced in evacuation centres, squatter settlements or temporary shelters, as repair and reconstruction works were disrupted by the pandemic. Children have borne the brunt of this urban conflict and have grown up or are growing up amidst  such hardship.

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Typhoon Molave pushed us into further difficulties

03 Jun 2022
Children in Disasters
Latest Updates

When Typhoon Molave struck in Vietnam, the floods swept away nine-year-old Trân’s home and destroyed her family’s farm – their only source of income. Life got a lot harder for her family who was already below the poverty line. Through the emergency relief response, her family received essentials such as rice, cooking oil, school supplies, warm clothes, and some shelter repair kits to reconstruct their home.

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5 Reasons Not to Connect with Your Sponsored Child on Social Media

02 Jun 2022
Child Sponsorship Stories

Social media – it’s never been easier to reach out to or stay in touch with anyone and everyone, no matter where in the world they are. Sounds perfect for connecting with your sponsored child, right? But, this might not be as perfect as you think.

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