News and Updates

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

Experiencing poverty first hand - Reflections from a 13-year-old tripper

08 May 2015
Trip Reflections

I have always lived a privileged life; I have a loving family, attend a good school and have great friends. I have always known about poverty but have never seen or experienced it first hand; I never felt obliged to help others until recently.

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Nepal hit yet again by 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake

25 Apr 2015
Latest Updates

World Vision is mobilising staff and resources to assist communities impacted by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which hit Nepal today, Saturday April 25th. At this time there are reports of around 700 deaths. Aftershocks are continuing.

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Cyclone Pam: Responding to needs in Vanuatu

18 Mar 2015
Latest Updates

Last weekend, a category 5 storm, Cyclone Pam, pounded the islands of Vanuatu with heavy rain and winds. World Vision has started distribution of pre-positioned kits of shelter materials, hygiene supplies, and kitchen/cooking sets.

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Former Sponsored Child now a Teacher

03 Mar 2015
Child Sponsorship Stories

Phally Pheng likes getting kids’ hands up in the air. A former sponsored child who now teaches in northeast Cambodia, she works hard to teach in ways that engage her students. She wants her students to participate — for their hands to spring up in excitement when she asks a question.

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Dhemaji, India: A “fun”tastic journey for all

27 Feb 2015
Trip Reflections

7 days, 8 child sponsors, 1 team of World Vision staff and the whole Dhemaji ADP (Area Development Programme) community. Being there really took my breath away.

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