Member Press Releases
Jun 03, 2013
This joint statement from World Vision, Save the Children, ChildFund and UNICEF welcomes the release of the report from the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons (HLP) on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and commends the efforts of its Members and its Secretariat to outline an ambitious yet achievable development framework for the years to come after 2015.
Jun 03, 2013
New York, NY (May 30, 2013) — “The High Level Panel (HLP) placed two ambitious challenges in front of the global community today — eliminating extreme poverty and ending preventable child deaths. “First, however, its recommendations must survive a political gauntlet as governments negotiate the details and targets for achieving these aims. World Vision, through its presence in nearly 100 countries, will continue to press for a development framework and approach that ensures children thrive, as well as survive, and that these aims don’t get watered down or fall victim to international politics. “Within the recommendations, the target to end preventable child deaths is the clearest bellwether of the international community’s ability to stay the course and deliver on ambitious goals. It’s within reach, but the last mile will be the hardest because deaths are concentrated in fragile states where there isn’t enough focus or investment. “The HLP clearly understands that 50 percent of people living extreme poverty are in fragile and violent contexts, but the report fails to identify how we will achieve an end to poverty for those who have been excluded from the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). We must work out how to deliver outcomes for children in fragile states otherwise we’ll never end extreme poverty.” - Adam Taylor, vice-president of Advocacy, World Vision US
May 29, 2013
(Washington, D.C.) May 29, 2013 — The Jesuit Refugee Service /USA Board of Directors announced today that longtime staff member Armando Borja has been named National Director of the organization, effective immediately. Since its founding in 1980, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of displaced people around the world. Its work in the United States includes chaplaincies for immigration detainees, advocacy on worldwide refugee issues, and financial support for international projects.
May 28, 2013
Washington, DC (May 20, 2013) — Monday marks an historic moment in the relationship between the United States and Myanmar as President Obama welcomes Myanmar President U Thein Sein to the White House. It's the first time the President of Myanmar has visited the White House in nearly 50 years, and the visit symbolizes a continued warming of the social, political, and economic relationship between the two countries.
May 28, 2013
Moore, OK (May 22, 2013) – Christian humanitarian organization World Vision deployed its first assessment team to communities affected by the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma today, as search and rescue crews finalize their efforts to find survivors amidst the rubble.
Apr 25, 2013
On April 25, World Malaria Day, Episcopal Relief & Development's NetsforLife® malaria prevention program is joining with its partners to celebrate the gains made so far in stopping this deadly disease, and call for renewed support from local and international stakeholders to “Invest in the Future. Defeat Malaria.”
Apr 23, 2013
Earthquakes are inevitable. Disasters don't have to be.
Apr 18, 2013
Feed The Children named two new members to its board of directors, expanding current membership to seven. The new members bring experience in education, marketing and international operations to the board.
Apr 18, 2013
At a time when foreign aid continues to be threatened by government cuts and sequestration, World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, is taking a bold step in the push to make life better for the world’s next generation. The organization hopes to raise $500 million by the end of 2015 to impact 10 million people in poverty around the world through its For Every Child fundraising campaign. The focus will be on key areas of development like clean water; fighting against diseases like malaria; providing loans so families can get a hand out of poverty; protecting children from trafficking; and support and partnering with local churches.
Mar 29, 2013
As conflict continues in the Central African Republic, International Medical Corps is delivering critical health and medical supplies to Bangui.
