World Vision issued comments on Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announcement of increased funding for Syrian relief efforts. “We are pleased that the Government of Canada has announced an additional contribution of up to $105 million over five years to help Jordan as it copes with the continuing flood of refugees from the ongoing conflict … Read more
Children in eastern Congo experience disturbing levels of violence and fear, a new report by aid agency World Vision finds. The report titled: No One To Turn To is available online. Call 416-305-9612.
Despite progress on child survival reported by UNICEF, millions of children are still falling through a fatal “health wealth gap”, warns World Vision. While wealthier people in developing countries may be accessing better health care, the poorest – typically women and children living outside of big cities or without education – are left behind. The … Read more
World Vision issued a statement on Canada’s announcement at the G20 of an additional $45 million for Syria. “The Canadian government’s commitment of an additional $45 million in humanitarian support for the people of Syria is critical. For children and families living in horrific conditions without basic necessities, the programs this funding supports will be … Read more
World Vision Canada is launching an urgent 24-hour appeal (#OneDayForSyria) urging Canadians to help Syria’s refugee children who are bearing the brunt of the conflict. The humanitarian agency is setting up additional “Child-Friendly Spaces,” which are safe havens for children to play and get support to deal with their grief and loss. The full release … Read more
World Vision said that the G8’s agreement to officially push for the Geneva II peace conference is finally some good news for Syria’s children. “These talks represent the best chance Syria’s children have had in more than two years for a future free from fear and violence,” says Anita Delhaas-van Dijk, World Vision’s national director … Read more
As a leading aid agency responding on the ground to the Syrian crisis, World Vision urges all parties, inside and outside Syria – including those in Northern Ireland where the G8 Leaders —to find a peaceful end to the conflict and ramp up the urgent humanitarian response. The aid and development agency has been responding … Read more
World Vision Canada issued a release stating five things Canada should do at the G8 meetings. The full list is available online. Call 416-305-9612.
World Vision issued a statement on International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino's (Vaughan, Ont.) announcement of nutrition funding at the Nutrition for Growth event in London. “Canada has been a leader in nutrition funding and we’re pleased to see Minister Fantino at the Nutrition for Growth Event in London. Canada’s current funding—through the Muskoka Initiative, the … Read more
A new report from World Vision warns that major progress in tackling child undernutrition in some of the world’s toughest countries is at risk. The aid and development agency is concerned that while the global community is taking a forward-planning approach to security, there is not enough emphasis on basic needs like nutrition, except in … Read more
