article / February 15, 2010
Trafficked girl forced to beg shares her story
“A man appeared and told me to come with them. I protested and I tried to run away, but he slapped me twice with such strength I felt dizzy. Also, he told me he would kill me if I refused to go. We boarded a public bus to the railway station.
article / October 3, 2013
"The night I saw death"
By Justin Byworth, World Vision United Kingdom CEO“Death. That night I saw death,” were the first devastating words eight-year-old Tasnim said to me.
article / October 3, 2013
"The night I saw death"
By Justin Byworth, World Vision United Kingdom CEO“Death. That night I saw death,” were the first devastating words eight-year-old Tasnim said to me.
publication / August 22, 2014
The impact of a hand-drilled well in Rwanda
This is a story about how a hand-drilled well brought water and hope to a women's group in Rwanda.
publication / October 19, 2016
Processes for Sustainability: Women and Water Management
This two-page document summarises the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina, which discovered the role of women in water committees related to the sustainability of the water system.
publication / August 22, 2014
Low-cost drilling technology enables youth mentorship
Stephen Okerayot was among the first to adopt World Vision’s low-cost well-drilling methods—and discovered that helping his community obtain clean water led to new business opportunities and a chance to mentor youth. This is his story.
article / March 1, 2012
I Am Woman: the story of how a single mother transformed her life
Siham, a 32-year-old mother of two effortlessly shoulders a video camera, capturing precious moments of celebration in the village of Jalboun in the West Bank. She’s capable, confident and has a vision for a great future.
article / November 25, 2015
Imagine life without water!
Ali has been living in Lebanon for three years, but still describes his family home by going back in time and place, to his residence in Syria. He blankly recalls details like the street, the building, how he lived on the third floor, one floor beneath his parents' apartment.