Mursheda Akter’s dad left her family, and her mother works far away in Chittagong. She has not been home to see her in three years. The 11-year-old’s grandma raises her, and they struggle to make ends meet. Mursheda wishes she could be in school and dreams of being a teacher. Until then, she works in a … Read More
“I called – it was short and sweet. Person who answered said he would deliver the message.” –Sarah, World Vision Advocate Today is World Day Against Child Labor. We want to say thank you to everyone who has made a phone call today to support programs that fight child labor, and for those of you … Read More
This is part four of a four-part series taking a deeper dive into child protection efforts in India. A group of concerned volunteers known as the child protection unit works together to protect children from child labor, child marriage, and child trafficking through education. By Annila Harris Completing their check-up of Reshma, child protection unit members … Read More
This is part three of a four-part series taking a deeper dive into child protection efforts in India. A group of concerned volunteers known as the child protection unit works together to protect children from child labor, child marriage, and child trafficking through education. By Annila Harris Exiting the main street of the community, Sandeep and … Read More
This is part two of a four-part series taking a deeper dive into child protection efforts in India. A group of concerned volunteers known as the child protection unit works together to protect children from child labor, child marriage, and child trafficking through education. By Annila Harris Whether it is because of where they were … Read More
Every phone call to a member of Congress’ office is counted and written down. We often say that as few as ten phone calls in a day can cause an office to take notice of an issue. Now, imagine what a hundred, or more phone calls could do! This is the time to find out … Read More
This is part one of a four-part series taking a deeper dive into child protection efforts in India. A group of concerned volunteers known as the child protection unit works together to protect children from child labor, child marriage, and child trafficking through education. By Annila Harris Against the backdrop of Siliguri, West Bengal’s manic train … Read More
Growing up, I have always been on the receiving side of international development and assistance. I was raised in a small village in western Uganda in the Kibaale district with no electricity, running water, or paved roads. Today, as a senior at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, I have a unique opportunity to reflect on … Read More
In January, Congress received over 14 thousand emails, phone calls, and tweets from World Vision advocates asking the U.S. government to make ending violence against children in all forms, including trafficking, child labor, and children fighting in armed conflict, a priority. Today, February 15, some of those members who received messages will be attending a panel in … Read More
Globally, 11 percent of girls are married before they are 15. This often means that they drop out of school, don’t work, and are at greater risk of complications due to pregnancy and childbirth. But World Vision is working to stop this through local advocacy programs that educate communities about the harm early marriage causes … Read More