Category - world Vision

Abuse and exploitation of boys still 'largely ignored' says charity

agency reporter — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:36:03 +0000

The world is still “largely silent and unresponsive” to the needs of boys as both victims and survivors of sexual abuse, according to humanitarian agency, World Vision.

Ideas for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

staff writers — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:49:21 +0000

Land degradation intensifies agricultural economic losses, disorganizes local and regional food markets, and causes social and political instability. To combat it there is an increasing push towards sustainable agriculture - the ability of a farm to produce food indefinitely, without causing irreversible damage to ecosystem health. And now there are lots of creative ways you can help support this work from giving a can of worms to a Bolivian farmer through to helping create a farming conservation plot in Zimbabwe.

Evangelicals urged to continue support for relief work in China and Myanmar

agency reporter — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:19:43 +0000

Evangelical Christians have been urged to keep up their efforts to support relief work in the areas of China and Myanmar ravaged by recent natural disasters. The comments came yesterday from the Director of the Evangelical Alliance.

World Vision prioritises needs of children following China quake

agency reporter — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:34 +0000

Christian development agency World Vision says that it is prioritising children in the aftermath of the earthquake in China. More than 4.8 million people were made homeless after the earthquake destroyed homes and flattened schools.

World Vision launches Child Sponsorship campaign

staff writers — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:49:42 +0000

The international relief and development agency World Vision has launched its two-week child sponsorship campaign with the support of Spice Girl and mum of one, Emma Bunton, appealing to people in the UK.

Christian agency warns of instability in Haiti as food prices rise

staff writers — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:40:06 +0000

The agency is providing relief to hungry children and families affected by the crisis and is preparing to increase its response. Rising global prices for food and fuel have hammered Haiti, which survives largely on imported goods.

Majority of UK believes buying Easter eggs is a waste of money

staff writers — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:42:50 +0000

New research from Christian international relief and development agency, World Vision, has suggested that 52 per cent of the UK population - 25 million people - believe that buying Easter eggs is a waste of money.

Massive displacement in Kenya as violence continues

staff writers — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:15:24 +0000

As violence continues amid attempts at a settlement following the bitterly disputed elections in Kenya, the number of people displaced has increased to some half million people, according to agencies and NGOs working in the country.

Focus on names and faces for World AIDS Day, says Methodist campaigner

agency reporter — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:08:40 +0000

On World AIDS Day, people should focus on names and faces rather than just numbers and facts, the Rev Donald Messer told worshippers during a special service at the Upper Room Chapel of The United Methodist Church, Tennessee, USA.

Help for victims of Bangladesh cyclone through World Vision

staff writers — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:23:19 +0000

World Vision is currently helping 20,000 people to shelter from the cyclone in Bangladesh, and you can help by giving emergency gifts through their charity gifts site.