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The fulfillment of gender equality continues to elude many nations in the developing world, with women and girls bearing the vast brunt of its negative effects. But if communities want to alleviate the economic, social and political problems they face, achieving gender equality is absolutely necessary.

In Ukraine, psychosocial support is helping displaced and traumatized children cope with the trauma of violent conflict.

The life story of World Vision long-term supporter Arie Kamp and his decision to leave a gift in his will towards farmer communities in Angola.

International development assistance is the deployment of resources to economically-disadvantaged areas to reduce and eliminate the root causes and effects of poverty.

COVID-19 has impacted the lives of vulnerable children around the world. However, the pandemic is driving a new generation of youth working to become leaders.

Silfab Solar is partnering with World Vision to use solar technology to bring clean water to vulnerable communities in Somalia benefitting more than 23,000 children.

Food for Assets reached more than 161,000 individuals in Mozambique and helped empower Cyclone Idai survivors like 15-year-old Paulito and his mom to take ownership over their community’s rejuvenation.

Thanks to better detection and more rapid treatment for anemia, regions like Shinyanga will be better positioned to save the lives of more children like Jumanne every year. 

When 16-year-old footballer Arpana, from Nawada, India, talks about the challenges of being excluded because of her gender, she’s referencing a reality for millions of Indian girls.

An educated child is a child with unlimited potential. Helping them learn and grow is an opportunity that should never be missed.
 

When the children arrive at the refugee camp in Uganda from their native South Sudan, they’re sick and frail. This was how 27-year-old Rose arrived with her three children after a week on foot.

Poverty refers to a lack of the necessities of life, food, shelter and clothing. In reality, poverty is more complex than that and includes other factors.

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