Category - children

Abuse and exploitation of boys still 'largely ignored' says charity

agency reporter — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:36:03 +0000

The world is still “largely silent and unresponsive” to the needs of boys as both victims and survivors of sexual abuse, according to humanitarian agency, World Vision.

Churches gear up for Year of the Child 2009

agency reporter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:15:47 +0000

Church leaders are being encouraged to help make 2009 ‘a year to remember’ for young people and the Church with the launch of an interdenominational Year of the Child, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Child.

Help a malnourished child through Christian Aid

staff writers — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:12:56 +0000

You can help two children in a malnutrition ward, through Visit Christian Aid's Present Aid site hereChristian Aid's Present Aid scheme as a gift on someone else's behalf.

World Vision prioritises needs of children following China quake

agency reporter — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:34 +0000

Christian development agency World Vision says that it is prioritising children in the aftermath of the earthquake in China. More than 4.8 million people were made homeless after the earthquake destroyed homes and flattened schools.

World Vision launches Child Sponsorship campaign

staff writers — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:49:42 +0000

The international relief and development agency World Vision has launched its two-week child sponsorship campaign with the support of Spice Girl and mum of one, Emma Bunton, appealing to people in the UK.

Faith groups mark National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness

staff writers — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:15:54 +0000

Faith groups throughout the USA observed the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness on 11 January 2008, seeking also move beyond consciousness of the problem to collaborative actions towards ending exploitation.

Recycled cardboard toys for children

staff writers — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:33:33 +0000

There are now a wide range of recycled carboard toys available to children - great for birthdays, Christmas, or just for playtime! Green and eco-friendly, they are also educational and stimulate your child's development. All the children's recycled cardboard toys are available from the Ethical Superstore

Call for UK to put children at the heart of its HIV/AIDS strategy

staff writers — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:37:16 +0000

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has joined members of the Working Group on Orphans and Vulnerable Children calling on the UK government to put children at the heart of its new strategy for tackling HIV/AIDS throughout the world.

Michaela Strachan supports World Vision's alternative charity gifts Christmas catalogue

staff writers — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:25:36 +0000

World Vision has launched its Alternative Gifts’ Christmas catalogue, encouraging the UK public to buy Alternative Gifts this Christmas and help make a life-changing difference to families and communities living with poverty around the world.

Archbishop says young children should be kept out of prison

staff writers — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:33:10 +0000

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has told a newspaper he thinks the British government should raise the age of criminal responsibility, acknowledging that very young people involved in crime still need to be recognised as children.