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New York refugee commitment disappointing: World Vision

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Australia’s commitment to maintain its humanitarian intake at 18,750 was a disappointing response to the world refugee crisis – and still short of the 20,000 refugee intake before the election of Tony Abbott’s Coalition Government, World Vision Australia chief executive Tim Costello said.

Media Releases, Australian Government, Refugee Crisis, Tim Costello

Attack on Syria aid convoy “utterly devastating”: World Vision

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

World Vision has expressed shock at an airstrike which hit an aid convoy in Syria, reportedly leaving 12 dead. The UN says 18 trucks were hit on their way to deliver aid to 78,000 people.

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

World Vision cautiously welcomes Syria ceasefire

Thursday, September 15, 2016

World Vision has given a cautious welcome to the Syria ceasefire deal. The agreement, brokered by the US and Russia in Syria, would see a halt to air strikes and humanitarian access to besieged areas of the country.

Media Releases, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

World Vision appoints digital leader as first female CEO

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

One of the Australian finance sector’s leaders of digital transformation, Claire Rogers, will succeed long-serving CEO, Tim Costello, as chief executive of the country’s largest international development and humanitarian relief agency, the Chairman of World Vision Australia, George Savvides, announced today.

Media Releases, Poverty, Tim Costello

Samantha Gash starts run across India

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Australian ultra-marathon runner Samantha Gash has started her grueling world record run across India today as she seeks to cross 3,800 km from desert to the wettest place on earth and raise money for World Vision projects in India.

Media Releases, Asia and the Pacific, India

One year after peace deal, South Sudan in turmoil

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

One year after a peace deal* in South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation remains wracked by conflict, the number of people displaced from their homes has increased by hundreds of thousands, an additional one million people are suffering from hunger and malnutrition, and now disease threatens to add to the death toll.

Media Releases, Conflict, Refugees, South Sudan, Uganda

Statement from Kevin Jenkins, President of World Vision International

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

World Vision to appoint external auditors to investigate allegations concerning Gaza office.

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

Response from Tim Costello regarding allegations in Gaza

Friday, August 5, 2016

A message from World Vision Australia CEO Tim Costello: On June 15th, 2016, Mohammad El Halabi, the manager of operations for World Vision in Gaza, was arrested on his way home from routine meetings.

Media Releases, Gaza, Tim Costello

Millennial Myth Busting: Young Aussies are Hungry for Change

Friday, July 29, 2016

A survey of teenagers has debunked the myth of the millennial “me” generation with 80 per cent of young people believing that helping others in an important part of who they are

Media Releases, Asia and the Pacific, 40 Hour Famine, 40HF, Drought, India

World Vision marks UN day against human trafficking

Friday, July 29, 2016

On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, July 30, World Vision Australia chief executive Tim Costello has urged Australians to reflect on the millions of children around the world at risk of trafficking, harm and exploitation.

Media Releases, Bangladesh, Human trafficking, Tim Costello

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