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World Vision welcomes landmark chocolate decision and a better future for cocoa farmers

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

World Vision Australia has welcomed the announcement by Nestlé that every chocolate confectionery product it sells in Australia will now be produced using sustainable cocoa.

Media Releases, Child labour, Africa, Child Labour, Child Slavery, Chocolate, Cocoa Industry, Human Rights, Nestle`, West Africa

World Vision staff responding to massive Solomon Islands earthquake

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

International humanitarian agency World Vision is ready to respond to the magnitude-8 earthquake that rocked Solomon Islands today, and is preparing a relief response for survivors in affected areas.

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

World Vision welcomes Syria aid, but refugee numbers still soar

Thursday, January 31, 2013

World Vision Australia welcomes the Government’s announcement of humanitarian aid funding for people affected by the fighting in Syria, but warns the number of refugees seeking shelter continues to grow.

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

World Vision provides aid as floods shut down Jakarta

Friday, January 18, 2013

A state of emergency has been declared in Jakarta as floods sweep through the city, and aid agencies are working to reach those affected as soon as possible.

Media Releases, Emergencies, Asia and the Pacific, Anthea Spinks, Disaster relief, Flood, Indonesia, Jakarta

World Vision fears for Syrian refugees in freezing conditions

Monday, January 14, 2013

International aid agency World Vision is gravely concerned for the wellbeing of Syrian refugees caught in the worst cold snap to hit the Middle East in a decade.

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Anthea Spinks, Conflict, Disaster relief, Refugee Crisis, Syria

Syrian child refugees face fear and uncertainty in Lebanon

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The report highlights the problems 75,000 Syrian refugee children in Lebanon face. Many more children are expected to join them by the start of next year, and with the future of their home country still uncertain

Media Releases, Syrian Refugee Crisis, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Child Health, Conflict, Disaster relief, Refugee Crisis, Syria

Government must come clean on foreign aid budget

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Tim Costello has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to divert much-needed funding from Australia’s foreign aid program to house refugees being processed in Australia.

Media Releases, Poverty, Asia and the Pacific, Australian Government, Budget Cuts, Foreign Aid, Tim Costello

World Vision commits to Typhoon Bopha survivors for six months

Monday, December 10, 2012

One week after Typhoon Bopha first hit the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, aid agencies are struggling to help the almost 5.4 million people affected.

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

World Vision works with locals to meet Typhoon Bopha’s challenges

Friday, December 7, 2012

Aid workers face a race against time to ensure survivors of deadly Typhoon Bopha have access to clean drinking water, says international charity World Vision.

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

World Vision steps up Typhoon Bopha aid as death toll climbs

Thursday, December 6, 2012

The death toll from Typhoon Bopha has climbed to nearly 300 people asWorld Vision works to deliver aid to survivors in the Philippines.

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

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