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Today, nearly 1 in 10 children worldwide are trapped in child labour.
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child labour

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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Empower Project

Hamda’s Journey to Education Through the EMPOWER Project

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Child playing

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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Humanitarian

World Vision at the 2025 European Humanitarian Forum

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World Vision Annual Report

2024 Global Annual Report, World Vision International

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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.

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Mehari

A Staff Member’s Mission to Inspire World Vision Ethiopia’s Local Sponsorship

This is a story about one WV Ethiopia staff that sponsored eight children and inspired 85 staff to sponsored about 117 children