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Famine Over But More Hard Work Ahead
Friday, 10 February 2012, 3:49 pm | World Vision
While a decision by the United Nations to declare an end to the famine in parts of Somalia is good news, World Vision warns the humanitarian crisis is far from over. “All it means is that less than 30 per cent of the population is now suffering ... More >>
Major Landslide Claims 60 Lives In Papua New Guinea
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:40 pm | World Vision
More than 60 villagers have been buried alive and many more remain unaccounted for following a major landslide in Papua New Guinea’s highlands early yesterday morning. The landslide, which was about a kilometre in length and 300 meters wide, has cut ... More >>
Solomon Islands:World Vision Sends Assessment Team
Wednesday, 6 January 2010, 1:21 pm | World Vision
Rapid assessment team members of World Vision accompanied by a national disaster team of the Solomon Islands government are currently on their way by helicopter to communities in the Weather Coast affected by the three undersea quakes and tsunami ... More >>
Best Western & World Vision Partner Up
Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 10:47 am | World Vision
Best Western Australasia and World Vision (Australia / New Zealand) form partnership to help children living in poverty More >>
Burma Eyewitness: From The Eye Of The Storm
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 4:51 pm | World Vision
It was too late to turn around. Cyclone Nargis began lashing Yangon the same time our vehicle reached the outskirts of the city. The bus pulled over to the side of the road while passengers deliberated about whether or not we should move on. More >>
Fairtrade Fortnight launches Best Spermarket Award
Friday, 2 May 2008, 5:09 pm | World Vision
Fairtrade Fortnight 2008 (3rd – 18th May) is a two-week celebration highlighting to consumers and businesses how their everyday buying decisions can help to make a world of difference. This annual promotion kicks off with an opportunity for New ... More >>
Harsh Refugee Life Spurs Return Of Iraqi Refugees
Monday, 10 December 2007, 10:43 pm | World Vision
The recent return of considerable numbers of Iraqi refugees to their homeland has been hailed by some as evidence of an improvement in the security situation inside Iraq. Many Iraqi refugees face little alternative, however, than to return. More >>