A reminder of the why supporters of World Vision strive to improve the lives of children and families 

International Literacy Day is September 8. Literacy is a human right and transforms children’s futures. What happens to a child’s prospects when he or she is illiterate?

Poverty refers to a lack of the necessities of life—food, shelter and clothing. In reality, poverty is more complex than that and includes other factors.

One young girl whose broken past inspired her bright future.

In a community where gang violence is prevalent, a chicken coop gives youth a chance to dream of a better future. 

Govinda shows us how literacy helps contribute to a brighter future.

A reading camp in rural Nepal is using games, song and dance to improve literacy levels of children, like Milan

A mother only wants a chance for a better future for her children. For Shamsa and her seven children, it came at a cost.

An educated child is a child with unlimited potential. Helping them learn and grow is an opportunity that should never be missed.
 

Power of Her is a movement that aims to create space for girls. Space to learn, to heal, to participate. Space for girls to express themselves, with opportunities for the community at large to hear what is of importance to them. 
 

September marks the return to school for millions of children around the world. For some kids, the transition back into the classroom is easier because they have the supplies (things like books, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks) they need to enter the school year with confidence. 

In Narsinghpur, the community you partner with, renovations to an early childhood centre give young boys and girls a stronger start in life.

In Jubileo, the community you partner with, a rural school receives computers so local youth can finish their high school diplomas.

In Kamuda, the community you partner with, a school is saved and a community finds new hope for their children’s future

Samuel Omoll has come a long way from living on the streets at just 11 years-old. Given a hand up, he’s now giving back.

Manjit has taken on the challenge of cycling across Canada to raise funds and awareness for girls continuing education in India

Canadians might categorize child labour as something that happens in the dark corners of far off places, but the reality is, child labour remains a rampant issue today, both at home and abroad.
 

For all children, but especially for girls, education provide stability for today and opportunities for tomorrow. Learn more about the importance of female education and how you can help protect girls’ education rights.

A cross-party delegation of MPs, including Liberal MP Gagan Sikand, Liberal MP Pam Damoff, Conservative MP Len Webber, and NDP MP Cheryl Hardcastle, travelled to Kenya on a trip organized by World Vision.