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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

Peace talks critical for the future of Syria’s children

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

World Vision Chief Executive Tim Costello has welcomed the January 22 Syria peace talks, saying it is the best chance of bringing an end to the abuse and suffering of Syria’s children.

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Child Deaths, Child Violence, Conflict, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Syria, Tim Costello, United Nations

Government announces further $20m as aid needed urgently

Thursday, November 14, 2013

World Vision welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government of a further $20 million in emergency assistance to the Philippines, warning that Typhoon Haiyan survivors are now in dire need.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan

Australia leads in donations for Philippines but more is needed -- Costello

Thursday, November 14, 2013

World Vision has urged the Australian Government to urgently commit more funds to implementing agencies on the ground in the Philippines as time runs out for survivors still struggling to find food, water and basic shelter nearly five days after being struck by Typhoon Haiyan.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Tim Costello, Typhoon Haiyan, United Nations

World Vision launches global appeal for Typhoon Haiyan devastation

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

World Vision has launched a global appeal to raise more than $20 million towards urgent relief to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, as a tropical depression heads toward the already-devastated region of Mindanao.

Media Releases, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Emergency, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Tim Costello, Typhoon Haiyan

Casualties rising as World Vision responds to Typhoon Haiyan

Monday, November 11, 2013

Casualties in the Philippines are expected to rise as the first emergency workers reach the areas worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan, World Vision warned today.

Media Releases, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan

World Vision preparing for typhoon in Vietnam, Laos as Philippines aid begins

Sunday, November 10, 2013

World Vision is bracing for Super Typhoon Haiyan's landfall in Vietnam, while staff in the Philippines are already travelling to affected areas to deliver urgent aid.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan, Vietnam

World Vision starts aid as dawn reveals typhoon’s devastation

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Dawn in the Philippines has revealed the extent of the devastation left in the wake of killer Typhoon Haiyan.

Media Releases, Typhoon Haiyan, Asia and the Pacific, Disaster relief, Foreign Aid, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan

Peace offensive needed to end conflict in Syria, says World Vision

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

As the threat of military intervention looms, aid agency World Vision says all actors need to push forward with a peace offensive for children.

Media Releases, Poverty, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Child Deaths, Conflict, Disaster relief, Refugee Crisis, Syria, United Nations

Trafficking advocacy in the spotlight with Freedom Award

Thursday, October 17, 2013

World Vision’s renowned anti-trafficking and slavery expert Melissa Stewart has been honoured with a Freedom Award from Anti-Slavery Australia.

Media Releases, Human trafficking, Child Labour, Freedom Award, Human trafficking, Julia Gillard, Slavery

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