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Ebola prevention efforts scaled up as case in Goma sparks fears of greater spread

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

The fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has intensified, after health authorities confirmed the first Ebola case in the major city of Goma. World Vision scaled up its response in anticipation of the spread of the deadly virus, with more than 9000 people reached so far. The DRC Ministry of Health confirmed this week a pastor who had been working in Butembo, one of the hardest-hit towns during the outbreak, had tested positive for Ebola. The pastor had travelled to Goma on a bus and was taken to an Ebola Treatment Centre on Sunday. He has reportedly died.

Media Releases, Africa, Africa, Ebola

World Vision welcomes ex-Police Commissioner and tech executive as newest Board members

Thursday, July 11, 2019

World Vision Australia is pleased to announce the appointments of retired NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione and former Google Australia executive Sally-Ann Williams to its Board. Mr Scipione, one of NSW’s longest serving police chiefs, brings his vast leadership experience to the board, including overseeing global investigations and counter terrorism activities, and campaigns to reduce alcohol-related violence.

Media Releases, Asia and the Pacific

Idlib crisis: Pregnant women and babies at risk as they flee deadly violence

Monday, July 1, 2019

High numbers of pregnant women, vulnerable infants and young children are fleeing the bombardment of Idlib in north-western Syria, World Vision warns today.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Children's Rights, Syria

Geelong Cats boast Australia’s most generous footy supporters

Friday, June 21, 2019

World Vision launches new ‘Generosity Ladder’ in lead-up to tax time Their team is already leading the footy ladder and now Cats supporters are kicking goals in another prestigious new scoreboard that ranks the most generous AFL fans.

Media Releases, Transforming lives, Poverty, Famine, Refugees, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

World Vision farewells Chief Advocate, Tim Costello

Friday, June 7, 2019

One of the country’s most loved social justice advocates is stepping down after 15 years serving Australia’s largest humanitarian organisation, World Vision Australia.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

World Vision Australia CEO Claire Rogers responds to federal election result

Sunday, May 19, 2019

The CEO of Australia’s largest NGO, World Vision, has this morning written to Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, to congratulate him on the Federal Coalition’s victory at the 2019 federal election.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Northwestern Syria on verge of worst crisis since the start of the conflict

Thursday, May 16, 2019

An escalation of violence in Idlib, North West Syria, may lead to the worst humanitarian crisis in Syria’s 8-year conflict.

Media Releases, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Syria

Media Statement - World Vision responds to Four Corners

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

World Vision Australia CEO Claire Rogers has expressed deep concern at revelations by ABC’s Four Corners that children as young as 10 are being detained in adult watch houses in deplorable circumstances in Queensland.

Media Releases, Indigenous Australians, Asia and the Pacific

World Vision welcomes ALP commitment to increase aid funding

Friday, May 10, 2019

World Vision Australia today welcomed the Australian Labor Party’s commitment to invest more in Australian aid if elected in the upcoming federal election.

Media Releases, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Children vulnerable in post-Cyclone Fani devastation

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Humanitarian agencies are rushing to provide much-needed emergency relief to vulnerable children and families, who have survived the worst storm to hit the Indian subcontinent in 20 years.

Media Releases, Asia and the Pacific