From the Field Breaking the stigma around menstruation
World Vision’s Youth Empowered Project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. It is increasing awareness and education about girls’ menstrual hygiene management and its benefits.
From the Field Preparing Youth For Their Future
World Vision’s Vulnerable Youth Initiative features a curriculum called Youth Ready that prepares teens and young adults for employment in Latin America.
From the Field Laila's quest to improve adolescent health and rights
World Vision’s Accelerated Hope and Development for Urban Adolescents in Tanzania is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and focuses on gender equality and rights.
From the Field Innovative technology improves children's learning
A free, interactive literacy software program called ABRA/READS is helping children in Rwanda develop their English literacy skills through play-based learning.
From the Field Protecting a girl's right to an education
World Vision’s Equality for Girls’ Access to Learning (EGAL) project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Sister Helene in the DRC is working with vulnerable girls through EGAL.
In the News How transforming a child’s life alters life in the community, too
International development happens when we collaborate, learn, and share to foster thriving communities. Sponsorship can achieve this by connecting with children in need around the world.
From the Field What is “El Niño" and how does it affect the world?
El Niño is a climate phenomenon with the power to increase global warming. Together with climate change, it’s devastating the world’s poorest people.
From the Field Three ways toys are making a difference across the world
Find out all the ways toys can make a positive change in the lives of children across the world, courtesy of Spinmaster.
In the News Building a bridge between child and sponsor
It’s safe to say that physical and language barriers are felt between sponsored child and sponsor. Though letters and emails are often translated into corresponding languages, there is one type of communication that requires no interpretation, bridging the gaps of physical and linguistic separation.
In the News Food insecurity: What you need to know
Millions of people around the world struggle with food insecurity. Learn key facts about the issue and what you can do to help.
In the News Unveiling potential through the kindness of sponsors
Kindness and generosity seem simple enough, but what might seem like effortless gestures are actually life-changing for vulnerable children and families by presenting them with opportunities to receive life’s essential needs, leading to a brighter future.
From the Field Ending gender-based violence starts with empowering youth
Gender-based violence is a major global public health and human rights issue. AHADI, a World Vision project, is tackling this problem in Tanzania.
In the News 5 tips for talking with children about conflict and refugees
We try to shield our children from some of the world’s toughest realities, including armed conflict and forced displacement. But kids don’t live in a bubble.
In the News Massive earthquake hits western Afghanistan, leaving a trail of destruction and tragedy
On October 15, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Herat city in western Afghanistan, marking it the seventh earthquake in eight days. This recent tremor followed closely after a series of intense earthquakes and aftershocks that claimed the lives of thousands and devastated entire villages in the same region, just over a week earlier.
In the News World Food Day: Uniting for a hunger-free world
Discover the importance of World Food Day and how World Vision Canada addresses global hunger. Explore the impact, history, and initiatives behind this vital annual event.
In the News What is the Ring of Fire—and what’s it like to live there?
The Ring of Fire follows the Pacific coast in a horseshoe shape. Its earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis contribute to dire poverty in poor regions.
In the News Three reasons why gender equality is important
The fulfillment of gender equality continues to elude many nations in the developing world, with women and girls bearing the vast brunt of its negative effects. But if communities want to alleviate the economic, social and political problems they face, achieving gender equality is absolutely necessary.
In the News Hurricanes and tropical storms: an explainer
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons cause the greatest damage in the world’s most impoverished regions. And because of climate change, they’re only getting worse.
In the News How to end world hunger? Here are 6 ways to start
World hunger is solvable. We produce enough food to feed everyone on this planet. Despite this, the global hunger crisis is only getting worse. Up to 783 million people don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
In the News World hunger: facts & how to help
Over 800 million people around the globe, most of them in developing countries, suffer from chronic food deprivation on a daily basis. Learn more and how you can help.
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