http://www.WorldVision.org/press World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Our media site provides press releases, contacts, and other resources for members of the press. en-us Mon, 5 May 2008 13:40:47 PST Mon, 5 May 2008 13:40:47 PST mediainfo@worldvision.org webmaster@worldvision.org Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080505-myanmar-cycloneMyanmar, tropical cyclone Nargis has claimed some 350 lives and at least 20,000 homes, triggering a full-scale response by World Vision. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080502-president-retireWorld Vision welcomes the Bush Administration’s proposal to boost hunger assistance funding by $770 million in the next fiscal year, as a sign of leadership and commitment amid a global crisis driven by spiraling food prices. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080502-food-aidWorld Vision welcomes the Bush Administration’s proposal to boost hunger assistance funding by $770 million in the next fiscal year, as a sign of leadership and commitment amid a global crisis driven by spiraling food prices. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080430-food-crisis-mideastChildren from Afghanistan to the Middle East and Eastern Europe are at risk of hunger, increased malnutrition, and vulnerability as families are forced to increase spending on food as the global food crisis reaches new heights. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080425-hurricane-seasonAfter a record two Category 5 hurricanes last year, World Vision is pre-positioning supplies and preparing communities across the Caribbean and Latin America for this summer’s storms and other natural disasters. Disaster preparation is a critical part of the child-focused aid agency’s emergency response program, which last year responded to some 85 disasters worldwide. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080425-AIDS-malariaA volunteer nurse from Zambia and executives from the healthcare company McKesson Corp. spoke with lawmakers in Washington to emphasize the importance of joint efforts in the fight against malaria and AIDS, at meetings organized by the international humanitarian agency World Vision in recognition of World Malaria Day. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/Worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080428-food-crisisAmid surging food prices, child malnutrition, violent unrest and the prospect of prolonged food shortages, one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations has announced a potential 1.5 million drop in the number of people receiving its food assistance. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/Worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080423_haiti_foodThe riots in Port-au-Prince stemmed from several months of increasing food insecurity driven by dire economic and climatic conditions in Haiti. World Vision is preparing to provide relief to hungry children and families affected by the crisis. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080410_nepal_electionThe election in Nepal is an historic opportunity for the country to put behind more than ten years of conflict and focus on the needs of its children. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080328_darfur_fundingFourteen international aid agencies have warned that vital assistance to millions of people across Sudan will soon be put in jeopardy unless there is renewed commitment to provide long-term funding for humanitarian flights in the country. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080325_somalia_crisisOn Oct. 30, 2007, 39 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) warned of the rapidly deteriorating situation in Somalia and an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Since then, the crisis engulfing Somalia has deteriorated dramatically, while access to people in need continues to decrease. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080319_Iraq_refugeesAs the world marks the fifth anniversary of the Coalition invasion of Iraq, World Vision is calling on the international community to address the challenge of 2 million Iraqi refugees who have fled the violence in their country. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080319_rigsbyScott Rigsby, the Ironman triathlete, also a double amputee, is teaming with World Vision to help children in poverty. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/Worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080314_darfurDespite the peace deal signed between Chad and Sudan on March 13, World Vision’s program director in Chad is reporting that the situation is still tense in the capital and that people are worried another attack will happen before the rainy season begins in July. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/Worldvision/pr.nsf/stable/20080313_child_survivalWorld Vision backs an amendment offered by Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) to restore $4.1 billion to the international affairs budget.