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Aid agencies call upon donors to commit funds to save lives in countries hit by El Nino

Thursday, January 7, 2016

A number of the world's leading aid agencies warned that an inadequate response to El Nino would put an already overstretched humanitarian system under intense strain and put tens of millions more people at extreme risk of hunger, homelessness and disease.

World Vision transforms for a supporter-led market

Monday, November 16, 2015

World Vision Australia will streamline its fundraising and administration operations in a major transformation aimed at greater supporter engagement and more efficient use of resources.

World Vision welcomes assistance for Somalia and South Sudan

Thursday, October 29, 2015

World Vision welcomes the Australian Government’s commitment of $14 million to support the provision of humanitarian assistance in Somalia and South Sudan.

Progress in Nepal but challenges remain

Friday, October 23, 2015

Six months after the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed almost 9000 people in Nepal, World Vision has paid tribute to the resilience of the Nepalese people but warned that earthquake affected communities continue to face new challenges including the looming winter.

World Vision welcomes Labor’s first step towards restoring aid budget

Friday, October 16, 2015

World Vision today welcomed the ALP’s pledge to return $40 million to the Australian aid budget as a good first step towards restoring our nation’s commitment to the world’s poor.

10 good reasons to spread goodwill via a World Vision Gift this Christmas

Thursday, October 15, 2015

This Christmas World Vision Australia is urging Australians to think outside the box when it comes to buying presents for their loved ones by purchasing a World Vision charitable gift.

World Vision urges churches to take stock to end human trafficking and child labour

Thursday, October 15, 2015

World Vision Australia has launched a practical guide to ethical purchasing to help Australian churches make better choices about the everyday products they purchase to reduce the demand for human trafficking.

Global Goals must guide Australian policy at home and abroad

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Every area of government policy will be touched by the new global compact for development to be adopted by world leaders this week, World Vision Australia chief executive Tim Costello said today.

Appointment of International Development Minister welcomed – World Vision

Monday, September 21, 2015

World Vision Australia has welcomed the Government’s appointment of the Hon Steven Ciobo MP to the newly created international development portfolio. Mr Ciobo was sworn in as Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific this morning.

World Vision welcomes Government response to Syrian refugee crisis

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

World Vision Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to provide 12,000 additional places for Syrian refugees and an extra $44 million in humanitarian funding to help alleviate the Syrian refugee crisis as a first step in the right direction.

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