News and Updates

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

Typhoon Koppu Batters Northern Philippines

18 Oct 2015
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Typhoon Koppu made landfall in the province of Aurora early Sunday. It is expected to remain over mainland Luzon for up to three days and exit Philippine area of responsibility by Saturday, October 24.

World Vision communicator Joy Maluyo in Isabela shares, “I saw large tracks of rice fields inundated by floods. If rains continue for days the crops will rot and farmers will bear big losses if they fail to salvage their harvest.”

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Syrian Refugees In Crisis

16 Oct 2015
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Over nearly 5 years fighting in Syria has reportedly killed 220,000 – 76,000 last year alone. More than 4 million people have fled the country and 7.6 million are displaced in Syria. More than half are children.

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What lunchtime looks like around our 13 communities in Asia

14 Oct 2015
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What did you have for lunch today? Lunch sure looks very different all around the world and to mark World Food Day (16 October), take a look at what lunchtime looks like in the 13 communities that we're supporting in Asia.

World Vision teaches mothers how to cook nutritious meals from locally available ingredients. This multi-country aim helps ensure children get the right vitamins, protein, and nutrients to grow as healthy as possible.

This should make you hungry!

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My Journey to School

31 Aug 2015
Child Sponsorship Stories

2 pairs of brothers, Alvin and Rnolance, and Henokh and Erwin, set off before 6am every school day. They ride their horses across rivers and through a forest before reaching school. It’s a long journey to school but through World Vision’s child forum, the boys learn that education is important. Going to school will help them to reach their dream, to get a better future.

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Southern Asia affected by floods

11 Aug 2015
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Monsoon rains have come this year with special ferocity, causing death and extreme flooding in Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan in the aftermath of Cyclone Komen. Our staff are reporting multiple areas of damage in their countries.

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