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Every Child Deserves a Childhood.
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Today, nearly 1 in 10 children worldwide are trapped in child labour.
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Child soldier: Lionel’s story

Girls and boys deserve to grow up free from abuse and exploitation. But in the world’s most dangerous places, childhood is frequently the first casualty. Here is Lionel’s story.

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Afghanistan

The deadly threat to Afghan children as mine action faces funding shortfalls

Two Afghan brothers, aged 12 and 10, were killed by a landmine while playing near their family’s farm. They are among the 40+ children killed or injured by unexploded ordnance each month in Afghanistan. Read their story and why mine action funding matters.

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Surviving Sex Trafficking: Samira's Story

At age 14, Samira was ripped from school and forced into sex trafficking to earn extra money for her family. Samira, like EVERY girl, deserves to live a life free of exploitation.

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Bithi

Bithi's Story: A Girl's Dreams Lost to Child Labour

A heart-breaking look at child labour in Bangladesh’s garment industry through the eyes of Bithi, a 15-year-old girl forced to trade her dreams for survival.

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Why Should We Care About Child Labour?

Child labour affects 160 million children worldwide—but it’s not just a distant issue. This World Day Against Child Labour, discover why it’s a global injustice that impacts us all. Learn what it is, why it persists, and how people in Ireland can take meaningful action—starting with a simple donation.


 

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keota

From Brick Factory Worker to Outstanding Student

A brick factory is no place for an 11-year-old girl. But each day, Keota would spend hours stacking heavy bricks in a dusty, dangerous workplace to supplement her parents’ low income. Now, thanks to World Vision, Keota is back in school, earning good grades, and helping her little sisters with their studies.

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Safe Spaces for Children in the West Bank to support mental health and child protection

Military operations in the West Bank have displaced many — leaving children without safe spaces to play. Now, new playgrounds in 12 villages are bringing joy, healing & hope.

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Myanmar Earthquake

Finding Hope: How Child Friendly Spaces Are Helping Myanmar’s Children Heal

In the wake of the Myanmar earthquake, Child-Friendly Spaces are more than just safe havens — they're places where children can begin to heal, play, and just be children again.

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Rebecca and Sandra

How sponsors helped Rebecca care for her orphaned sister with a disability

Sponsorship has been a lifeline for Rebecca, Sandra and their whole family.