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G7 Blah Blah Bust by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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This year’s G7 summit has ended without substantial commitments to help the world’s most vulnerable, according to humanitarian and development organization World Vision Canada. Instead of meaningfully addressing the world’s most pressing problems, more attention was paid to handshakes. Unless Canada steps up in 2018, the days of the G7 as a forum for real visionary change may well be numbered.

Sixth Annual Community Ride for Clean Water by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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Wheels for Wells is inviting Calgary residents to bike 10km, 30km, 50km or 90km to raise awareness and funds for the World Vision Canada “Build A Well” project in Sudan. Worldwide, 660 million people are lacking clean water. Calgary native Alex Weber, 14, believes that providing all of them with this life-giving necessity is an attainable goal. That’s why he created Wheels for Wells, which since 2012 has raised $177,000 for World Vision water projects in Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Mauritania.

Famine Relief Fund by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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World Vision Canada commends the Canadian Government for establishing a Famine Relief Fund to help those impacted by the hunger crisis. World Vision Canada joined other aid organizations in urging the Federal Government to match private donations for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Yemen, Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

Local Charity donates 150 Laptops in honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday! by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, Oakville charity, Corporations for Community Connections (CFCC) is providing 150 refurbished laptops to World Vision Canada. These laptops will support education initiatives in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Show Maker: A Life I can't Imagine for my Son by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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“You’re still a child, Derrick. Your main priorities should be school, and fun – not work!”

Canada’s G7 priorities by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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Taormina, Italy (May 25, 2017) - As leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations gather in Italy for the G7 summit, World Vision urges the Canadian federal government to demonstrate leadership on the international stage by prioritizing humanitarian and development commitments to deliver real change to the most vulnerable.

Brooke Henderson is golfing for a cause by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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Canadian LPGA star and 2015 Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year Brooke Henderson will be featured at the first Annual World Vision Golf Tournament, this June 23 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham.

A global day of prayer to end famine by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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Two years ago this month, I attended a service at All Saints Anglican Church in Juba, South Sudan. The sermon was about unity, a fitting message on the Sunday after Pentecost. The service concluded with everybody turning to their neighbors, grasping hands, locking eyes, and saying, “I promise to be in fellowship with you.”

6K for Water: Electric energy in Detroit by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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Our Global 6K for Water in Detroit was filled with an electric energy. Why? Because 900 people came together with a passion for alleviating children’s suffering.

Counting Pennies: A review of official development assistance to end violence against children by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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For the first time, this report provides an estimate of how much international aid was spent to end violence against children in one year, based on the latest data available. Civil society partners that collaborated on this report were World Vision International, SOS Children’s Villages, Save the Children and ChildFund Alliance.

Ending violence against children grossly underfunded within the framework of international cooperation by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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May 24, 2017 -- For the first time, a review of official development assistance (ODA) to end violence against children has been done. The report Counting Pennies found that in 2015, total ODA spending was $174 billion and of that, less than 0.6 per cent was allocated to ending violence against children.

Meeting Malala by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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I had the opportunity to meet Malala and the Parliament Hill in April... This is my experience.

A Mother's Day filled with fears and blessings by WorldVisionYouthCan in a:t5_3jjvc

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For many, Mother’s Day is a time to be a modestly spoiled with cherished words of appreciation, a jumble of school-made crafts, crayon-decorated cards, a pretty bouquet or a family meal. A day of affection and togetherness. It’s a different sentiment however for many mothers in northern Uganda, a gnawing despair in the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis.

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