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Three months on from Haiyan, Philippines rebuild

Friday, February 7, 2014

Three months after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, World Vision has assisted more than 680,000 people with food, shelter and hygiene relief packs, exceeding the initial 400,000 target by more than a quarter of a million people.

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

Recovery continues for Solomon Islands tsunami one year on

Thursday, February 6, 2014

A year after a tsunami swept through one of the most remote areas of Solomon Islands recovery work is continuing World Vision said today.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Earthquake, Solomon Islands, Tsunami

South Sudan ceasefire, opportunity to assist most vulnerable: World Vision

Friday, January 24, 2014

The ceasefire announced between South Sudan’s government and opposition forces is a significant breakthrough in bringing an end to the violence and an important step in ensuring safe access for humanitarian workers to deliver aid.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Africa, Anthea Spinks, Conflict, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda

Syrian children’s safety, futures relying on Geneva II peace agreement

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

World Vision has joined the call for all parties to the Syria conflict to negotiate a peace agreement at Geneva II to end the bloodshed, protect children and allow humanitarian aid to be provided to those desperately in need in the war-torn country.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Anthea Spinks, Child Violence, Conflict, Foreign Aid, Geneva, Refugee Crisis, Report, Syria

$625m aid cuts will hit those most in need

Sunday, January 19, 2014

The Federal Government’s $625 million aid cuts – including to funds promised to Australian development NGOs – will hit the very programs aimed at helping those most in need, World Vision Australia’s chief executive, Tim Costello, said today.

Media Releases, Poverty, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Carribean, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, ANCP, Australian Government, Budget Cuts, DFAT, Foreign Aid, International Development, NGO, Tim Costello, Tony Abbott

Australia’s $10 million falls short of Syria needs

Thursday, January 16, 2014

The Government’s latest pledge of $10 million in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis falls short of Australia’s capacity to help meet the immense needs facing the region, World Vision said today.

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Kuwait, Refugee Crisis, Syria, Tim Costello

Donors in Kuwait must commit $1 billion for Syria’s children

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

World Vision is calling for international donors to pledge USD 1 billion to meet the needs of children affected by the Syria crisis as more than 60 donor countries meet in Kuwait City today.

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Anthea Spinks, Child Labour, Child Rape, Child Violence, Foreign Aid, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Refugee Crisis, Save the Children, Syria, UNHCR, UNICEF

Blankets, winter supplies distributed as Syrians battle cold

Sunday, December 15, 2013

World Vision has launched an urgent distribution of blankets, tarps, rubber boots, socks and winter hats as millions of displaced Syrians battle heavy snow, torrential rain and heavy winds with the onset of winter.

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Conflict, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philanthropy, Refugee Crisis, Syria

One month after Haiyan, report warns millions at risk in cities

Sunday, December 15, 2013

A month after Typhoon Haiyan struck, a report released by World Vision today warns that the millions living in the region’s most populated cities remain at high risk of death and devastation from natural disasters.

Media Releases, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Typhoon Haiyan, World Vision

World Vision mourns the passing of Nelson Mandela

Friday, December 6, 2013

It is with great sadness that World Vision Australia heard today of the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – civil rights leader, statesman, campaigner against poverty, and committed advocate for child health and education.

Media Releases, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Nelson Mandela, Tim Costello, World Vision

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