As COVID-19 threatens to raise child marriage rates, a young girl in Nepal uses new-found skills to create change for girls in her community.
COVID-19
5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children
The world’s children are vulnerable to the secondary effects of COVID-19. Here’s what kids all over the world, including the U.S., are beginning to face.
Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?
Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.
Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19
In April, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce released policy recommendations for governments to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What are children saying about COVID-19?
Children are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 because of school closures and loss of social safety nets. But they’re speaking out and taking action!
How community health workers keep people safe around the world
Health workers are heroes year-round. To combat COVID-19, health workers are responding creatively to reach the most vulnerable. Here are 3 stories honoring health workers around the world!
How COVID-19 is affecting children around the world
Kids in vulnerable communities face unique challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without strong coping mechanisms, secondary effects of the virus may create permanent disruption to kids’ lives.
Compassion in the midst of crisis
I’m known as someone who’s dependable in a crisis. But in a situation where I have no control, how can I still answer Jesus’ call to show compassion?
COVID-19: How World Vision is responding and how you can advocate for more
World Vision is responding to COVID-19 in China (the novel coronavirus). Teachers at a children’s home are helping kids stay safe and calm in scary times.