Ghana is one of the world's poorest countries, with nearly 70 per cent of its population dependent on small scale farming. Malaria, acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, malnutrition and measles remain the five leading killer diseases of children. To find out more about child sponsorship, and sponsor a child in Ghana, visit the World Vision sponsor a child website

Ethiopia is a beautiful and historic country in “The Horn” of eastern Africa, but low world prices and recurrent droughts have contributed to Ethiopia remaining one of the poorest countries in the world, prone to famine and food shortages. Find out more about child sponsorship, and sponsor a child in Ethiopia here

Disabled children make up a third of the 77 million children worldwide who are excluded from education - equivalent to twice the number of children living in the UK. This is the conclusion of a new report published by Christian development agency World Vision. Click here to support disabled children with World Vision Alternative Gifts

Following a monitoring visit last week, Christian charity Jubilee Action has claimed that thousands of children are still illegally imprisoned in the Philippines.