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World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.
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An education in nutrition: Fighting malnutrition in Mali

August 16, 2010 - 12:52pm
In Mali, malnutrition threatens the health of children like Adama. But thanks to a 12-day nutritional training program organized by World Vision, mothers can learn how to feed their children balanced and healthy meals.

An education in nutrition: Fighting malnutrition in Mali

August 16, 2010 - 12:52pm
In Mali, malnutrition threatens the health of children like Adama. But thanks to a 12-day nutritional training program organized by World Vision, mothers can learn how to feed their children balanced and healthy meals.

World Vision deploys assessment team to China landslide zone as death toll doubles

August 11, 2010 - 2:24pm
World Vision has sent an assessment team to the area affected by a catastrophic landslide in China's Gansu province. Our team is determining needs there while continuing our response to deadly floods that hit the country in June.

World Vision deploys assessment team to China landslide zone as death toll doubles

August 11, 2010 - 2:24pm
World Vision has sent an assessment team to the area affected by a catastrophic landslide in China's Gansu province. Our team is determining needs there while continuing our response to deadly floods that hit the country in June.

Five years after Hurricane Katrina

August 10, 2010 - 7:39pm
As the nation marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, forecasters are predicting this year’s record warm seas could trigger another devastating hurricane season. World Vision is prepared to respond to severe storms this year, just as we did in 2005.

Five years after Hurricane Katrina

August 10, 2010 - 7:39pm
As the nation marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, forecasters are predicting this year’s record warm seas could trigger another devastating hurricane season. World Vision is prepared to respond to severe storms this year, just as we did in 2005.

Devastated family in Pakistan laments losses, but thankful for aid

August 9, 2010 - 8:23pm
After a harrowing escape from deadly floods in Pakistan, Nasreen and her family are thankful for an emergency distribution of food and water they received from World Vision.

Devastated family in Pakistan laments losses, but thankful for aid

August 9, 2010 - 8:23pm
After a harrowing escape from deadly floods in Pakistan, Nasreen and her family are thankful for an emergency distribution of food and water they received from World Vision.

Child laborer now has diploma: Christorey’s success story

August 9, 2010 - 5:59pm
From a very young age, Christorey worked for pennies and struggled to face his parents' alcoholism and their impoverished situation. But thanks to World Vision, he was able to beat the odds and go back to school.

Child laborer now has diploma: Christorey’s success story

August 9, 2010 - 5:59pm
From a very young age, Christorey worked for pennies and struggled to face his parents' alcoholism and their impoverished situation. But thanks to World Vision, he was able to beat the odds and go back to school.

Left behind by AIDS, empowered by World Vision

August 4, 2010 - 3:57pm
Once subject to ridicule because her parents died of AIDS, 15-year-old Chamroeun is now an educated leader in her community.

Left behind by AIDS, empowered by World Vision

August 4, 2010 - 3:57pm
Once subject to ridicule because her parents died of AIDS, 15-year-old Chamroeun is now an educated leader in her community.

Rapid increases of diarrhea, skin disease among children in flooded Pakistan districts

August 2, 2010 - 12:56pm
World Vision continues working tirelessly to reach survivors of Pakistan's deadly flooding, where many children are suffering from health problems associated with the disaster, such as coughs, stomach and intestinal ailments, and skin diseases.

Insufficient funding leaves Pakistan relief efforts in jeopardy

August 2, 2010 - 12:56pm
This lack of funding has complicated relief efforts in flooded Pakistan, where one-fifth of the country is under water and humanitarian needs are huge as survivors struggle with disease and lack of food and shelter.

Pakistan flooding: World Vision struggles to reach survivors, warns funding urgently needed

August 1, 2010 - 7:09pm
World Vision is planning a rapid response in Pakistan as unprecedented monsoon rains have triggered flash floods killing more than 1,300 people.

Pakistan flooding: World Vision struggles to reach survivors, warns funding urgently needed

August 1, 2010 - 7:09pm
World Vision is planning a rapid response in Pakistan as unprecedented monsoon rains have triggered flash floods killing more than 1,300 people.

Teens raise their voices in the nation’s capital

August 1, 2010 - 2:07am
Young people from 12 at-risk communities across the country advocated for an end to gang violence at World Vision's Youth Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C., meeting with their lawmakers and presenting policy recommendations.

Teens raise their voices in the nation’s capital

August 1, 2010 - 2:07am
Young people from 12 at-risk communities across the country advocated for an end to gang violence at World Vision's Youth Empowerment Summit in Washington, D.C., meeting with their lawmakers and presenting policy recommendations.

Life-changing chickens create hope for El Salvadoran family

July 22, 2010 - 3:13am
Victoria struggled to provide for her daughter and grandson, but thanks to World Vision, she now runs her own chicken farm in El Salvador and has the chance for a better future.

Life-changing chickens create hope for El Salvadoran family

July 22, 2010 - 3:13am
Victoria struggled to provide for her daughter and grandson, but thanks to World Vision, she now runs her own chicken farm in El Salvador and has the chance for a better future.