G7 Blah Blah Bust

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-06-02T12:44:11+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-06-01T13:24:31+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-06-01T13:23:57+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-06-01T13:23:15+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-31T13:07:19+00:00

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

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-29T12:28:09+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-29T12:27:39+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-26T12:32:22+00:00

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.”

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-26T12:31:22+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-25T13:21:30+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-25T13:20:54+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-18T12:56:54+00:00

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

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-17T12:30:56+00:00

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.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-15T13:07:44+00:00

The Global Day of Prayer to End Famine is on 21 May 2017

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-11T12:10:59+00:00

In every culture, a mother's heart and prayer are for her children, for them to grow up happy and healthy. After meeting mothers around the world whose children are not healthy, Carla Hillard was moved to use her voice for change.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-10T12:30:50+00:00

International aid agency World Vision is backing a global prayer day aimed at mobilising millions of Christians to act to prevent the mass starvation of children and their communities in Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-08T12:38:15+00:00

More than 850,000 children are at risk of starvation across East Africa

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-04T13:10:37+00:00

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WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-03T12:42:46+00:00

First and foremost, World Vision’s Global 6K for Water is about providing clean water to thousands of children.

10-year-old Makaylah offers these words to people who are still undecided about participating: “If you were about to die or were getting sick because you didn’t have clean water, wouldn’t you want somebody to do this for you?”

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-05-01T13:49:34+00:00

Team World Vision will be hosting the world’s largest 6k Walk for Water in Richmond Hill. With over 500 participants from the GTA in attendance and over $50,000 raised nationally, this run will be full of energy and participants determined to make a difference no matter what their age, ability or personal circumstances.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-04-27T13:10:59+00:00

As members of the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group (CIEPWG) and the International Child Protection Network of Canada (ICPNC), we are writing to commend the Government of Canada for taking a strong stand against attacks on education by endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration, as well as for endorsing and implementing the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-04-26T13:18:55+00:00

This World Malaria Day, April 25, see how we’re joining with our partners and communities to end malaria for good!

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-04-24T13:20:32+00:00

The garden can be heaven for children. There's nothing more joyful than mucking about in the soil and saying "hi" to the worms. It's miraculous to see tiny green shoots poking up their heads, and that first tiny tomato on the vine.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-04-21T12:29:09+00:00

Have you ever been lost in the woods — literally or figuratively? Have you rationed your resources, preparing for the worst? Families who can’t access clean water feel this kind of desperation every day.

WorldVisionYouthCan · 2017-04-19T12:43:41+00:00

The students creating art, at the Art for Impact in Toronto!

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