Reports of children being killed as violence in the Gaza Strip and Israel intensifies are shocking, said World Vision. The conflict has increased significantly over the last three days, with rockets being fired from the Gaza Strip into Southern Israel, and intense air strikes from the Israeli army dropping on targets in Gaza. “This is a vicious cycle … Read more
As South Sudan marks its third year of independence, seven major international aid agencies – including World Vision – are facing a shortfall of $92 million needed to continue providing urgent humanitarian aid to millions. In addition, the UN has received less than half of its $1.8 billion appeal. “At this point, famine is almost certain but financial … Read more
As G7 leaders prepare to meet in Brussels, aid and development agency World Vision is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to maximize his few hours with these global leaders to address global poverty issues—particularly child and maternal health and the Syrian crisis. More information is available online.
The opening of a new refugee camp in Jordan marks a sad but significant milestone in the Syrian refugee crisis, according to the international humanitarian aid agency World Vision. The camp, which is located near the community of Azraq about 100 km east of Amman, has been under construction for several months and has the … Read more
World Vision issued a response to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announcement of Saving Every Woman Every Child: Within Arm’s Reach Summit. World Vision president and CEO Dave Toycen joined Harper at a roundtable at Mount Sinai in Toronto as part of the Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. More information is available … Read more
On the eve of the anniversary of the Bangladesh factory collapse, World Vision launched an Ipsos Reid poll detailing what Canadians want to happen to ensure that their consumer choices are ethical, including free from child labour. Canadians also see a role for Canadian retailers and the Canadian government in ensuring a tragedy like the … Read more
World Vision issued a statement on the International Youth Internship Program announced by International Cooperation Minister and Minister for La Francophonie Christian Paradis (Megantic-L’Erable, Que.). “We welcome Minister Paradis’ announcement today intending calls for proposals for the International Youth Internship Program to engage Canadian youth with opportunities to take part in overseas development initiatives. At World Vision … Read more
Millions of women still give birth in rural communities without any support, so World Vision is encouraged to hear the Government of Canada is convening a high-level meeting on global health in May. This is an opportunity for Canada to bring global leaders to Toronto and develop a roadmap for tackling poverty issues and accelerating … Read more
World Vision’s president and CEO, Dave Toycen, issued a statement regard the 2014 federal budget: “With more than 600,000 supporters, we know Canadians care about fighting poverty overseas. We’re glad to see that there aren’t any cuts to Canada’s aid spending in this year’s federal budget and encourage the government to consider increases in the future … Read more
Dave Toycen, president and CEO of World Vision Canada issued a statement on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announcement of additional funding for Syrian crisis. “Today’s announcement of $150 million, coupled with funds announced yesterday, illustrates Canada’s sustained commitment to helping Syrian children and their families who have been affected by the conflict. While … Read more
