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Tips for journalists reporting on breaking international news, disasters or humanitarian issues--from the news desk of a leading NGO (World Vision U.S.).

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  • 5 Myths And Misconceptions Regarding Violence Against Children Worldwide

    A new global survey reveals that people around the world think violence against children is a common, growing and under-reported problem, yet one that is still surrounded in misconception and misunderstanding. “Violence against children is the most pervasive, dangerous, silent horror of our time,” said report lead Dr. Kirsty Nowlan, director of public policy for World Vision International. “It is shrouded in misunderstandings and misperceptions – and they’re holding back progress on this issue.” Led by World Vision and Ipsos Reid, the report "Fearing Wrong" interviewed more than 11,000 people aged 16 and over from 28 countries around the world. Here are some of the myths and misconceptions revealed ...

  • The Top 7 Humanitarian Crises To Watch In 2015

    2014 was a particularly harsh year for children, says UNICEF, which noted in a recent report that nearly 230 million children live in countries affected by war. Here are the top crises of 2014 that we will continue to watch in 2015.

  • 30 Years Of Change After The Famine In Ethiopia

    With natural disaster, conflict, and disease, there's so much bad news about that we sometimes neglect to realize how far things have come. In 1984-85, over a million people in Ethiopia were devastated by a horrific famine. What has changed since then?

  • World Vision Showcases Seven Summer Superheroes

    The summer blockbuster movie season is upon us with superheroes. In real life, real heroes work beyond the summer months, outside darkened movie theaters, avenging evil and righting what’s wrong. Today, we turn the spotlight on a few World Vision superheroes. To learn how to be a superhero in a child's life, click here — and here. BY KARI COSTANZA.

  • Millions Of People's Lives Are At Risk In South Sudan, The World's Newest Country (SLIDESHOW)

    As the conflict in South Sudan rages on, children's lives hang in the balance. Since the violence began in December 2013, 1.3 million people have fled their homes, and almost four million people are facing severe food insecurity. These photos were taken by World Vision staff member Nadene Robertson in the Upper Nile region of the towns of Malakal and Rom.

  • “Most Likely To Succeed: World Vision's Class Of 2014" Slideshow

    Armed with degrees and certificates, graduates around the world are commemorating their academic achievements and marching into the future. But graduations aren’t complete without senior superlatives, so we’re celebrating the Class of 2014 with our own selections.

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