A youth advocacy campaign in the Philippines is helping thousands of children to stand up to sexual abuse at the hands of adults. Ellie Cameron shares Debbie’s story.
A collaborative approach to working with children is hugely valuable for both young people and youth workers. Hannah Woods explains why she’s excited by being a part of Viva’s Doorsteps initiative in Oxfordshire.
With so much conflicting advice about how to look after children and increasingly alarming statistics about unhappy young people, how can we focus on simple but effective steps to treat them better?
There is a view by some that adult worship is more genuine, real or important than children’s worship – but I really don’t think that’s the case.
On 25 April 2015, the largest earthquake in 80 years hit Nepal. One year on, we want to share a few stories of how our partner network, CarNet Nepal, has brought relief and hope to children and families affected.
Ever wondered what our Chief Executive’s annual schedule looks like? Mark Stavers delves into his diary.
Have you ever seen the film Pay it forward? It’s a beautiful movie which you should make time to watch, telling the story of a young boy who has to come up with a plan to change the world for a class assignment.
With Spring on its way it might seem a strange time to be writing about Christmas! However, connections formed at the 2015 Viva Christmas Parties in several regions of India have impacted the lives of vulnerable children well beyond the yuletide season.
Mim Friday examines the current situation for the education of children in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on Uganda, where Viva and its partner network CRANE is teaching marginalised girls.
Unlocking the potential of girls Indian girls experience extreme prejudice. Studies show that girls under the age of five are 50% more likely to die than boys. Their education is seen as a low priority, and violence and harassment are commonplace. This was the backdrop to 15-year-old Raahi’s life. And then, in a single year, …