World News & Stories

The global hunger crisis is pushing the most vulnerable women and children into starvation. See how World Vision is responding.

Facts and updates on the Russia and Ukraine conflict. Learn how the situation is impacting thousands of people fleeing the country, including children.

Here are facts and figures about what it takes to protect the right to education and what can be done to make sure all children have quality education.

Romeo Dallaire talks about his lifelong mission to rally the global community to stop the recruitment and abuse of tens of thousands of children in armed conflicts around the world.

A recap of the key moments in 2021 and how World Vision teams served the world’s most vulnerable children.

Education is an important part of life regardless of one’s gender, race, or social class. This article explains why and how education affects one’s future.

Education is an important part of life regardless of one’s gender, race, or social class. This article explains why and how education affects one’s future.

‘Humanitarian aid’ or ‘humanitarian assistance’ is emergency help for people in some of the world’s most desperate situations. Learn how you can support relief efforts.

Femicide is the killing of women and girls simply because they are female. Perpetrators can be gangs, militia, even fathers and husbands.

What is food security and why is it important? Discover its links to health, agriculture, women's empowerment, climate change and how you can help.

In 2019, youth advocacy is arguably what fuels the fire of global movements. Meet two young women who are fighting to put an end to violence and discrimination against women.

Our generation today is rising up, knowing that we have the power as youth to change the world through our voices. Here are eight tips I've learned on how to sustain your fire for changing the world.

It’s getting cold in Canada, but on Universal Children's Day, I haven’t forgotten the scorching heat in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.

Makeup is a pretty important part of my everyday life. So when I found out that the glowy products I used could be made with child labour, I needed to find out why- and what I could do about it.

In the midst of the biggest refugee crisis in history, Canadians can’t lose faith in international aid.

For the first time, adolescent girls will contribute to the G7 leadership conversation. And with their voices front and centre, we all stand to benefit.

I absolutely love chocolate, but I have decided to make a choice to start eating only ethically sourced chocolate.

As someone who survived a mental illness, I'm glad conversations around mental illness are beginning—especially for women in the world’s toughest places.

Lindsay Gladding, World Vision Canada's Director of Humanitarian Emergencies and Affairs, reflects on spending Universal Children's Day with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The plight of Rohingya refugees has been at the forefront of international news here in Canada, but you may still have questions about the Myanmar and Rohingya crisis. Here are some fast facts to help you better understand what is happening in Myanmar and neighbouring Bangladesh.