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World Vision Welcomes First Reading Of Modern Slavery Bill In Parliament
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 8:02 pm | World Vision
World Vision research shows that the average New Zealander spends around $77 a week on goods that are likely linked to child labour, forced labour, or human trafficking, such as electronics, clothing, shoes, and toys. More >>
Go Offline And Change A Life: Kiwi Stars Back World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:34 pm | World Vision
The nationwide campaign runs from 19-21 June 2026 and invites participants to go offline for 40 hours by giving up phones, gaming, social media, streaming, and even electricity, while raising funds for hungry children in Solomon Islands. More >>
Give A Gift That Gives Twice This Mother’s Day
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 4:05 pm | World Vision
Gifts from World Vision New Zealand’s Gift Catalogue help deliver practical, life-changing support to millions of mothers and children worldwide facing hunger, displacement, and poverty. More >>
A Generation Lost: Sudan’s Children Pay The Price Of Three Years Of Conflict
Monday, 13 April 2026, 3:13 pm | World Vision
World Vision teams are working round the clock in Sudan to deliver food, clean water, nutrition therapy, and child protection services, but the gap between need and available resources is growing at a catastrophic rate. More >>
Myanmar Earthquake: One Year On, Recovery Is Far From Over
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 2:41 pm | World Vision
Hundreds of thousands of families are still struggling to rebuild their lives, while grappling with the ongoing impact of earthquake-damaged property, infrastructure, and farmland combined with the rapidly rising costs for basic goods. More >>
Afghan Children Face Hunger Crisis As Middle East Conflict Cuts Food Supply And Income
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 12:33 pm | World Vision
Afghanistan imports 80% of its market needs, and Iran is typically the largest supplier of these vital food and agricultural products. More >>
This World Water Day: Clean Water Is More Than Survival - It’s A Pathway To Women’s Empowerment
Monday, 16 March 2026, 11:23 am | World Vision
Without safe water, disease spreads, children miss school, and women are prevented from participating fully in work and community life. More >>
A Generation Of Syrian Children Lost To War, Conflict And Displacement
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 8:19 pm | World Vision
Families fleeing Lebanon to return to Syria may be escaping violence, but they will face yet more challenges upon the return to Syria. More >>
New Report Puts NZ’s Climate Strategy Near Worst In The World For Addressing Child Hunger
Monday, 10 November 2025, 1:12 pm | World Vision
New Zealand ranks near the bottom of the list (82 out of 84) for climate policy which considers child hunger, child malnutrition, and outlines plans to act on either of these issues. More >>
World Vision Urges Global Action On World Food Day To Tackle Child Malnutrition At Its Roots
Monday, 13 October 2025, 4:46 pm | World Vision
Globally, a staggering 148 million children are stunted and 45 million suffer from wasting-conditions that rob them of health, potential, and life. Nearly half of all deaths among children under five are linked to malnutrition. More >>
Girls Speak Out: Report Reveals Dreams And Dangers Facing Girls Globally
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:43 am | World Vision
The report reveals that one in five girls (21%) live under constant threat of general insecurity or war. From the classroom to conflict zones, girls described physical, emotional, and sexual violence that strips away their dignity and safety. More >>
Millions Of Children At Risk As Cholera Crisis In South Sudan Reaches Alarming Levels
Saturday, 23 August 2025, 5:36 pm | World Vision
World Vision is on the ground responding, but urgent support is needed. Malnourished children are dying from preventable causes—trapped in a deadly mix of disease, hunger, and displacement. More >>
Forced Deportation Of Afghans Demands NZ Government Refugee Support
Friday, 15 August 2025, 10:13 am | World Vision
World Vision’s Head of Advocacy and Justice, Rebekah Armstrong, says New Zealand is in a position to offer a lifeline to Afghans. More >>
Thousands Of Teens Plead For Government To Take Action On Modern Slavery
Monday, 14 July 2025, 10:58 am | World Vision
A delegation of World Vision youth Advocacy Ambassadors will present the letters to MPs on Parliament’s Steps at 12.30pm on Wednesday July 16. More >>
Youth Take Root: A Rocha Aotearoa Planting 1,500 Trees For World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 3:03 pm | World Vision
The Christian environmental organisation will gather Youth Groups from across the country to roll up their sleeves and plant native trees to raise funds to support the one in six children in the Pacific who face severe food insecurity due to climate ... More >>
More Than 60 Landmarks In 22 Locations Across Aotearoa To Light Up Orange For World Vision 40 Hour Challenge
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 11:03 am | World Vision
This is the fifth year that a multitude of New Zealand’s most recognisable monuments will shine orange to raise awareness for the fundraising campaign, which helps to make a life-changing difference to children around the world. More >>
Sport And Music Stars Join Forces To Raise Funds To Combat Hunger In The Pacific Caused By Climate Change
Wednesday, 9 April 2025, 12:27 pm | World Vision
The stellar line up of ambassadors fronting the campaign this year includes singer Stan Walker; rugby legends Caleb Clarke and Wallace Sititi; Warriors rugby league star Dallin Watene-Zelezniak; singer/songwriter Paige Tapara; and climate advocate ... More >>
3.5 Million Displaced Following Myanmar Earthquake And Ongoing Internal Conflict
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 3:54 pm | World Vision
The earthquake has worsened an already severe humanitarian crisis in Myanmar where nearly half the population were living in poverty and more than 3.5 million people were internally displaced. More >>
NZ Food Price Inflation Improving, But Prices Skyrocket For Poor Nations
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:07 pm | World Vision
The 2025 report finds that food prices dropped 18% in New Zealand in 2024, compared with a 56% increase for the same basic food items in 2023. The average New Zealander would have to work for 2.4 hours to pay for the ten common food items. This compares ... More >>
NZ Food Inflation Improving, But Prices Skyrocket For Poor Nations
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 8:59 am | World Vision
The 2025 report finds that food prices dropped 18% in New Zealand in 2024, compared with a 56% increase for the same basic food items in 2023. The average New Zealander would have to work for 2.4 hours to pay for the ten common food items. This compares ... More >>
