Tag Archives: World Vision

A voice from Somalia women

March 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By: Amanda Koech In Somalia, we know that a man will sometimes rape a girl because his marriage proposal to her has been turned down. The act of rape ensures no one else will want her as a wife, so … read more »

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In South Sudan malnutrition and disease are the killers not bullets

November 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Emily Cooper,independent (GETTY IMAGES)           Darfur and the DRC are two of the most dangerous places on earth, with armed factions fighting for control of territory and regular violent clashes. But far more dangerous than … read more »

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Child ‘drought brides’ sold secretly in Kenya

August 5, 2011 by benim

Habaswein – “It’s done in the dark,” said Fatuma Ahmed, squatting inside her makeshift stick shelter. “Some people sell their daughters at a tender age so they can get food. It’s common but people are silent about it.” Prolonged drought … read more »

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Organization Pushing for Local Adoptions in Ethiopia

July 20, 2011 by benim

It has repeatedly been said that one of the greatest problems that Ethiopia is facing as a nation is the Orphan Crisis. According to one statistics, of the estimated 143 million orphans worldwide 5.5 million live in Ethiopia. KIDMIA foundation … read more »

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