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Sumi’s journey from horror to new hope

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Sumi is rescued from child-trafficking! | World Vision Blog
In February, advocates won a huge victory when the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) passed Congress with broad bipartisan support. The TVPRA allowed the U.S. government to partner with the government of Bangladesh to pass its own anti-trafficking law in 2012. Now, the fight begins to ensure that this law is funded and that the United States remains a leader in the global cause to end modern-day slavery, continuing to partner with countries like Bangladesh....
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A child’s daily journey to school: The face of reality in the Philippines

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A child's daily journey to school: The face of reality in the Philippines | World Vision Blog
At the age of 9, Miljhon has already seen some of life’s harsh realities. Growing up in poverty, this young boy, his sister, and his classmates face significant hardships just to get to school every day. Despite their circumstances, Miljhon and the other children have such pure hearts that they share with their schoolmates — even though they too have almost nothing....
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Crisis in Syria, part 4: Education brings hope to refugee children

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Crisis in Syria, part 4: Education brings hope to refugee children | World Vision Blog
Today’s post — the fourth in our weekly series about the Syrian conflict and refugee crisis — is the story of an 8-year-old Syrian girl, Jouri, who loves learning but can’t go to school in Lebanon. But now, having been enrolled in a World Vision education program, Jouri has hope. If you missed them, check out the first, second, and third posts from this series....
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[Video] Melka’s story: Child bride to advocate for girls

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Melka's story: Child bride to advocate for girls | World Vision Blog
We first brought you the story of Melka in Ethiopia last year. Today, we’re excited to present this video depiction of the remarkable young woman’s journey. Melka was 14 years old when, to her surprise, her parents married her off to an older man from another village whom she didn’t even know. When Melka resisted him later that evening, he and his friends beat her severely. She woke up in the hospital....
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