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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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