Indonesia: Strong earthquakes hit Papua - World Vision aid at the ready

World Vision is dispatching an assessment team to Manokwari in Indonesia's remote Papua Province after a series of powerful earthquakes - measuring up to 7.6 struck.

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Nepal: Dinesh finds his voice

Unable to play or communicate, Dinesh was simply ‘left in the corner’ until he began to attend Early Childhood Development activities in remote Jumla.

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Tidal surges lash Papua New Guinea, hundreds evacuate

UPDATE: World Vision, in partnership with the Red Cross, has distributed 68 family kits consisting of cooking pots, knives, laundry soap and clothing to families affected by the tidal surges that lashed northern Papua New Guinea on December 8.

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Sri Lanka: Floods pose fresh challenges for people in troubled north

World Vision is providing emergency relief in the north of Sri Lanka where more than 300,000 people have been affected by recent flooding.

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Mongolia: "Children's Future Light" on disability

In an industrial district of Mongolia, children with disabilities have finally been given a chance to learn and develop their individual strengths.

International Day for Persons with Disability

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Indonesia: Children speak up for their rights

To celebrate National Children’s Day, children across Indonesia took part in rallies and events on child rights issues -- in particular the high rate of Indonesian children living without birth certificates.

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Philippines: Typhoon sparks fire disaster in urban slum

Ashes and debris of houses and fishing boats littered two coastal villages in Puerto Princesa City this week after a disastrous fire and storm swept through, leaving hundreds of families homeless.

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Nepal: Girl leads village on anti-trafficking

Every year, tens of thousands of girls are sold into domestic labour in the houses of landlords or city people in Nepal. One of them is home again, and determined to end this injustice.

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Universal Children's Day, Nov 20
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nov 25

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