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Through decades of work, World Vision has learned that children and youth participation ensures better results not only for them but for the entire community. Our work provides a platform for children to cultivate, amplify and have their voices heard through platforms like children and youth clubs, child parliaments and peace clubs.

Born from Canada’s inspiring Together for Learning Campaign, the Refugee Education Council (REC) has been a driving force in advocating for quality education for refugees and displaced youth. We are proud to announce our dynamic 2024-2025 cohort—a diverse collective of 12 refugee leaders and advocates from 10 different countries.

According to the experts, most of us don’t think much about our own mortality until we’re in our sixties or seventies. Up until that point, most people feel deep down that they’re going to live forever.

World Vision Canada’s CEO Michael Messenger reflects on a conversation with Therese Mounkoro, a community leader fighting against child marriage in Mali.

Education is under crisis for over 200 million children globally. Michael Messenger talks with Yasmine Sheref, director of the UN’s Education Cannot Wait.

Long-time World Vision supporters Glen and Mae decided to continue to support the world’s most vulnerable children through a unique way: life insurance.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

From Kenya to Mongolia, on Earth Day, meet these four youth activists taking the charge in making climate action happen in their communities.

The stories written by the Refugee Education Council of 2021 shed light on the lived experiences of displaced children and youth.

Romeo Dallaire talks about his lifelong mission to rally the global community to stop the recruitment and abuse of tens of thousands of children in armed conflicts around the world.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

The holiday season can often be overwhelming. Here are five tips you can use to care for yourself amidst the busyness.

Christine Amisi of the Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, DRC talks about holistic care for survivors of sexual violence with Michael Messenger to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Valerie Switzer is walking for water for the third year in a row, despite her struggle with cancer.

Tony Rinaudo, World Vision’s chief climate action advisor, sees the hunger crisis unfolding in East Africa as a chance to implement long-term environmental solutions that could eliminate famine completely.

To mark World Water Day, Superfan Nav Bhatia talks with our President and CEO, Michael Messenger about his dedication to humanity, the power of gender equality and the creation of his Superfan Foundation which unites people through the love of sport.

As 2020 draws to a close, here are 7 ways to honour children's rights and further equality and empowerment among the most marginalized people in the world.

World Vision Canada pays tribute to Alex Trebek, television personality, host of Jeopardy! and long-time ambassador and advocate for children living in poverty.

'Girls Power Groups' in India have helped to stop 13 child marriages in the first two months of the pandemic alone.

Families around the world are preparing for an uncertain return to school. Read about five innovative ways kids are going back to school around the globe.