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RENACSENIV - Bringing More Hope in Venezuela

As well as being part of Viva’s global ‘network of networks,’ RENACSENIV in Venezuela is bringing hope to thousands of children through its ‘network of networks’ approach.

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Christmas Parties: Hope, Safety and Dignity

Christmas parties are an annual Viva programme which supports partner networks to run Christmas-themed events for children as a means of outreach and to actively engage its member churches and organisations, bringing positive impact to thousands of children.

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Viva Network Perú: Multiplying hope

Viva Network Perú is bringing hope to over 1,000 children - and is in an exciting phase of planting a new network so that more children can be supported.

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“More children should join us!”

Samalani Children at Risk (SCAR) Network in Zambia is bringing churches and organisations together as they run programme for children - and the children want more children to join them.

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A Mexico Free From Child Abuse

Red Viva Mexico works tirelessly to keep its member churches with the knowledge and skills they need to make Mexico a safer place for children.

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Doorsteps: New Beginnings

Doorsteps youth work is moving under a new charity Journey Together - with collaboration still very much at the heart of their mission.

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Menchit Wong: Being Weavers, Warriors and filled with Wonder

Viva’s Cutting Edge conference ran over three days in July 2025 and was packed with useful material to encourage and challenge child practitioners and advocates everywhere. Highlighting the work of Viva’s partner networks and giving space to leading experts in various fields to share their knowledge, the conference created a space for mutual learning and engagement. This inspiring and eloquent opening address by Menchit Wong set the scene.

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The critical contribution mentors make

Learning Spaces being run by Viva’s partner CarNetNepal are having an incredible impact on children - with much credit going to their dedicated mentors, trained and supported by the network.

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Together, We Are Unstoppable

It was a privilege for Viva to host a review meeting about CAFIs (holistic learning centres) that have been run in nine Viva supported network in Latin America with some amazing results.

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Hope beyond circumstances for Win, in Myanmar

Viva’s partner the Children’s Development Network Myanmar oversees Learning Spaces in four key locations, serving 200 children. Win is a boy who attends - and it has been transformational for him.

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