http://www.worldvision.org/ 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, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:21 PST Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:52:21 PST mediainfo@worldvision.org webmaster@worldvision.org Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090615-P&G-WV-partnershipAs the World Health Organization today raised the pandemic alert for Influenza A(H1N1) to its highest level, humanitarian specialists are calling on governments and health authorities globally to strengthen poor communities’ access to primary health care and protect the most at risk. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090616-DRR-reportAs the World Health Organization today raised the pandemic alert for Influenza A(H1N1) to its highest level, humanitarian specialists are calling on governments and health authorities globally to strengthen poor communities’ access to primary health care and protect the most at risk. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090610-lanka-monsoonImpending monsoon rains and inadequate sanitation in displacement camps will put tens of thousands of people at risk from disease in northern Sri Lanka within the next two weeks, aid agency World Vision warned today. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090611-flu-pandemicAs the World Health Organization today raised the pandemic alert for Influenza A(H1N1) to its highest level, humanitarian specialists are calling on governments and health authorities globally to strengthen poor communities’ access to primary health care and protect the most at risk. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090604-liberiaIn January 2005, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Community Resettlement and Rehabilitation Project (CRRP) in Liberia Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090529-cyclone-Aila-updateThree days after Cyclone Aila swept through Bangladesh, relief organization World Vision says thousands of families remain marooned, sleeping outside and unable to return to their homes. The organization is also concerned about the threat of waterborne illnesses which can easily spread in areas with stagnant water or in dense populations without proper sanitation. Fri, 29 May 2009 04:53 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/emergency-presskit-refugees-idpWorld Vision, other international aid agencies, local partners and the governments all must work to assist those displaced individuals in places like the DRC, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090624-teamwork-through-WVA group of nine major international aid agencies ActionAid, CAFOD/Caritas, Care, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, World Vision said today that their aid effort of reaching over 1 million victims of the fighting in Swat valley of Pakistan was under threat due to a lack of funds. The agencies face a shortfall in excess of £26m ($42m). ing days as their assets are sold to help those in need. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090618-2nd-anniversary-gazaA group of nine major international aid agencies ActionAid, CAFOD/Caritas, Care, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, World Vision said today that their aid effort of reaching over 1 million victims of the fighting in Swat valley of Pakistan was under threat due to a lack of funds. The agencies face a shortfall in excess of £26m ($42m). ing days as their assets are sold to help those in need. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090610-pakistan-fundingA group of nine major international aid agencies ActionAid, CAFOD/Caritas, Care, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Save the Children, World Vision said today that their aid effort of reaching over 1 million victims of the fighting in Swat valley of Pakistan was under threat due to a lack of funds. The agencies face a shortfall in excess of £26m ($42m). ing days as their assets are sold to help those in need. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090528-pakistan-displacementPoor communities in Pakistan's northwest are hosting up to two million people uprooted by recent violence in the region. Aid agency World Vision warns these communities – already among the poorest in the world – may join those displaced in the coming days as their assets are sold to help those in need. Wed, 27 May 2009 04:53 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/emergency-presskit-poverty-climage-changeWorld Vision aims to reduce poverty and mitigate Climage Change through reforestation. Reforestation creates ecological co-benefits as well as carbon offset credits. Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090526-bangladesh-cycloneWorld Vision is focusing on providing clean water to the victims of Cyclone Aila, which roared through southern Bangladesh yesterday. Fri, 22 May 2009 11:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090522-sri-lanka-displacement-accessWorld Vision on Thursday joined other aid agencies in Sri Lanka in a call on the government to lift restrictions on access to the displacement camps in northern Sri Lanka. Wed, 20 May 2009 12:30 PSThttp://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/about/20090520-Clinton-Haiti-appointmentInternational aid agency World Vision applauds the United Nation's recent appointment of former President Bill Clinton as its special envoy to Haiti and says it is eager to work alongside Clinton to continue to bring attention - and assistance - to the people of Haiti.