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World Vision welcomes humanitarian funding for Iraq

Monday, January 5, 2015

As more than 2 million internally displaced people face the harsh realities of winter in Iraq, World Vision welcomes a further $5 million from the Australian Government towards humanitarian aid.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Humanitarian, Iraq

From devastation and despair to homes and hope

Monday, December 22, 2014

The 2004 tsunami devastated Indian Ocean coastlines which killed almost 230,000 people. But a wave of generosity from around the world has helped rebuild the region.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Tim Costello

Governments must step up in new phase of Syrian response

Friday, December 19, 2014

As the conflict in Syria closes out its fourth year, World Vision calls on the Australian Government and donors around the world to commit their fair share to a new UN appeal aiming to assist 18 million people affected by the crisis.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Australian Government, Refugees, Syria, United Nations

Human trafficking: when awareness is not enough

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The hope of making enough money to send back to their families can outweigh known risks of exploitation when children consider migrating to richer countries for work, a groundbreaking new study has found.

Media Releases, Human trafficking, Child labour, Asia and the Pacific, Cambodia, Human trafficking, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

Enough is enough: World Vision condemns aid cuts

Monday, December 15, 2014

The Government’s decision to again slash Australia’s aid budget by $3.7 billion reveals a shocking disregard for the massive challenges facing the world.

Media Releases, Transforming lives, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Budget Cuts, Foreign Aid, Tim Costello, Tony Abbott, United Nations

Honour your promise on aid, Prime Minister

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Australia’s international aid and development agencies invited the Federal Government to renew its commitment to the world’s poorest people, amid speculation that Australia’s aid program is again facing cuts.

Media Releases, Poverty, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Australian Government, Budget Cuts, Foreign Aid, Oxfam, Save the Children, Tony Abbott, World Vision

Typhoon Hagupit affected families aided by World Vision distributions

Monday, December 8, 2014

Distribution of emergency relief items to thousands of people sheltering in evacuation centres in Tacloban began yesterday after Typhoon Hagupit tore its way across the city.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Philippines, Typhoon Hagupit, Typhoon Haiyan

Grave concerns for communities as Hagupit batters Philippines

Sunday, December 7, 2014

World Vision holds grave concerns for communities across the Philippines this morning as Typhoon Hagupit weaves its way through areas already battered by Typhoon Haiyan just one year ago.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Philippines, Typhoon Hagupit, Typhoon Haiyan

Widespread evacuations and stockpiling as Philippines braces for Hagupit

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Filipinos are evacuating and flocking to stores for emergency supplies in droves as Typhoon Hagupit threatens to claim lives and cause widespread destruction.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Philippines, Typhoon Hagupit, Typhoon Haiyan

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