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We believe that by working together with children, communities, supporters and partners, the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children can be transformed.

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 29/09/2026
Online: Grant fact sheet: €4.3 million project Blue Corridor in Central Vietnam 🇻🇳 ➡️ ogy.de/48oa @worldvisionireland.bsky.social @wwf-ocean.bsky.social @oceanthyrza.bsky.social
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
When public money is spent overseas, it’s reasonable to ask: where does it actually go? In the fourth video of our ODA Myth Busters series, Dean Parkinson, our Finance & Operations Director, looks at how ODA funding is monitored and what accountability looks like. #ODAMythBusters
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When World Vision started a children’s club in her community, Princess began learning about her rights, adolescent health and leadership. Listen as Tabea Dilling, our Fundraising Manager, tells Princess’s story. Sponsor a girl today: f.mtr.cool/a2ekhdnxt9
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When Zoe travelled to Uganda with her mum to meet the child they sponsor, she saw just how different the experience of getting your period can be for girls around the world. Listen as Zoe tells the story of Esther, a 16-year-old girl living in Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What do girls in Romania hope for? What do they fear? And what would they change if they had the chance? In this video, girls share their hopes, dreams and the issues affecting their lives, in their own words.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Millions of women and girls around the world experience sexual violence, a reality no girl should have to face. Through child sponsorship, girls can access education, protection and safe spaces where they can learn about their rights, build confidence and speak up for themselves.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In a recent trip to the Solomon Islands, Gillian Barnett, CEO of World Vision Ireland, spoke with Faith Vaike about the work to protect girls from gender-based violence and harmful practices, from stronger laws to changing attitudes in communities. Listen to what they had to say.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ruth, who is sponsored, dreams of being a flight attendant! When you sponsor a girl, you support her voice and her right to speak up about the issues that matter most to her future. You’ll change more than just her life - you’ll change her entire community as well. #100Girls
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
For Mayra’s mum, marriage was the only path she could see. But Mayra is growing up with something different: choices. Through education in her community and the support of child sponsorship, Mayra can dream beyond marriage and imagine a future shaped by her own ambitions.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What can sponsoring a girl really change? Listen to Sophie, a World Vision staff member in Uganda, as she shares 4 ways sponsoring a girl can help change the world. When girls are given the chance to thrive, the impact reaches far beyond one girl.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If aid works, why is there still poverty? In the second video of our ODA Myth Busters series, Esperanza explores why poverty persists and why understanding the bigger picture matters when we talk about the role ODA plays. #ODAMythBusters
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Devastating floods have swept through Nepal, destroying homes and livelihoods. As the climate crisis intensifies, vulnerable communities need urgent help. Donate today: f.mtr.cool/lahy0gwotf
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What do girls in Austria hope for? What do they fear? And what would they change if they had the chance? In this video, girls share their hopes, dreams and the issues affecting their lives, in their own words. #100Girls
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🚨 Severe flash flooding has devastated communities across Nepal. At least 160 people have lost their lives and hundreds remain missing. World Vision is assessing the impact on children and families and stands ready to respond. 🙏🧡  f.mtr.cool/0kja407yho
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
At 13, Janaki was married because her parents believed it was the right thing to do. They simply didn’t know there could be another way. Today, education has changed what Janaki knows and what she believes is possible for her daughter.  #100Girls
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
If the world were 100 girls, what would their lives look like? Swipe through to see the reality facing girls around the world. #100Girls
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
When a girl gets the chance to learn, grow and dream, the impact doesn’t stop with her. She can help shape stronger families, communities and generations to come. Invest in a girl. Change a world. #100Girls
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
After four failed rainy seasons, Nuuro’s family lost their livestock & fled to a displacement camp. Cash assistance helped provide food, water & medicines &keep her children in school. Read her story: worldvision.ie/news-and-stories/impact-stories/crisis-stability-nuuros-story-survival-and-hope
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What exactly is ODA, where does it go, and why does it matter? In this first video, we explain what Ireland's Official Development Assistance (ODA) actually is, what it supports around the world, and why investing in stronger, more resilient communities matters to all of us. #ODAMythBusters
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we’re celebrating the humanitarian workers who travel thousands of miles and go to extraordinary lengths to reach children in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. Today, we celebrate their dedication, courage and determination around the world.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Jesca is a Sponsorship and Marketing Officer with World Vision in Burundi. Through her work across humanitarian and development settings, she sees first-hand both the challenges communities face and the moments of change that make every effort worthwhile.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
In her latest blog, World Vision Ireland Programme Manager, Andrea Finnegan, reflects on why education in emergencies is lifesaving and why education must remain a priority even when humanitarian needs are rising: f.mtr.cool/nsvsdobcad
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Come and see Phales’ community through her eyes. Phales is a sponsored child in the Kapululwe Area Programme in Zambia. Watch as she takes us on a tour of her community, showing us the changes that are helping children and families thrive.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
In Somalia, families displaced by drought are facing hunger, loss and uncertainty. But with support from Irish Aid, communities are receiving life-saving cash transfers, giving families the flexibility to meet their most urgent needs when they need it most.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
When Edward was just 8, everything changed. He became a sponsored child, opening the door to opportunities that helped shape the course of his life. More than 20 years later, Edward is now a husband, a father and a school teacher, using his own experience to help shape the next generation.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
This International Youth Day, we celebrate youth voices, their potential and their leadership. Young people aren’t just the future; they are leaders today. The ARDHI Tanga project is a powerful reminder that when young people are allowed to participate, their voices and ideas can help drive change.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In his latest blog, our Director of Programmes and Policy, Maurice Sadlier, reflects on what it really means to listen to children and young people and why their voices must go beyond participation to influence. Read the full blog: f.mtr.cool/lstbhjepvk
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Spend a day with Jovel, a World Vision sponsorship facilitator in Guatemala. He works with groups of children, helping them build self-esteem, learn their values, and think about their future plans. Through this kind of support, children are encouraged to grow in confidence and dream bigger.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Step inside a Child-Friendly Space in a refugee camp in Chad. For children who have fled the conflict in Sudan, these spaces offer more than just a place to play. They provide safety, routine, and a chance to simply be children again.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
After fleeing conflict in Sudan, Mary and her six children found safety in South Sudan. When illness struck, World Vision's health facility provided the medicine and care they desperately needed. Read Mary's story: f.mtr.cool/flqqcyboyg
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Some of the most important humanitarian aid does not look like aid at all. It can come in the form of play. Child-friendly spaces give children the chance to be children again. Through games, art, learning, and caring support, they can feel safe even in the middle of uncertainty.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Through the Youth Ready programme in Guatemala, Beverly was one of more than 900 young people aged 17 to 29 who gained the life skills and support they needed to build a brighter future.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Peace is a promise worth fighting for. Conflict steals childhoods, but we refuse to give up on the vision of a peaceful world for every girl and boy. In fragile contexts, we adapt our programmes to ensure they remain safe, relevant and grounded in local realities.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Meet Nathalie Sofia, a sponsored child in Honduras. Through World Vision's partnership with her community, children and families have seen meaningful improvements, from better support for children's well-being to stronger opportunities for families to thrive.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Nepal, home to the Himalayas and the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, is one of the countries where we work alongside communities to help children and families build brighter futures. Swipe through to learn more about this remarkable country ➡️
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Many children in Afghanistan are facing challenges no child should have to endure.  But hope is growing. Together with local communities, World Vision is helping children gain access to the resources and the support that they need to build brighter futures.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
When Cherli was diagnosed with cancer, her family's world changed overnight; accessing the treatment she urgently needed felt out of reach. Through World Vision's support, Cherli was connected to a health centre where she received life-saving care, medication and treatment.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Before joining a World Vision reading club at her school in Ghana, Alberta couldn't read. Today, she's growing in confidence, developing new skills, and unlocking her potential, one page at a time.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Tanzania is one of the countries where World Vision works alongside communities to help children and families build brighter futures. From improving access to clean water and education to strengthening livelihoods and child protection, we're partnering with local communities so children can thrive.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Before, getting water meant a long walk, and the water Dariani's family collected wasn't always clean. Today, thanks to new water tanks in her community, clean, safe water reaches her home. That means more time for family, better health, and a brighter future.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Communities on the front lines of climate change are not waiting; they’re adapting, innovating, and protecting their futures thanks to the NOURISH project funded by Irish Aid.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Thanks to her child nutrition programme, Aniga’s mum, Dinushka, has learned how to make healthy meals that help her daughter grow strong and thrive. Thanks to supporters like you, children are growing healthier, stronger, and more ready to learn every day.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Through the Irish Aid-funded NOURISH programme, Agnes gained skills in climate-smart gardening, savings and financial management, and small business development. Read her story: f.mtr.cool/klfmkcytpo
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
At 15, Mamie was missing school because her family couldn't afford the basics. Through child sponsorship, her mother joined a local savings group, where small weekly savings helped her start a business. Her father later joined too, investing in his farm and strengthening the family's income.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Every child has a story worth telling. During our recent visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our programmes team saw first-hand the impact of the Irish Aid funded-EMPOWER project at MWANA ISALE School in the Vuhovi Health Zone, one of 20 schools supported through the programme.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Last week, our team headed out to Howth for our summer staff day.  It was a great chance to step away from our desks, enjoy the sunshine, and spend time together outside of the office. We're grateful for days like these and for the people who make our work so meaningful.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
At 64 years old, Ngassa never imagined he would become a business owner. For years, feeding his family, paying for healthcare, and keeping his children in school felt like an impossible challenge. Then he joined a savings group through World Vision's NOURISH programme funded by @irish.aid.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
While millions of children go hungry, billions are invested in space exploration. Yet with less than 5% of that amount, World Vision helped millions access clean water, nutrition and emergency aid. Investing in children delivers lasting impact and returns we can't afford to ignore.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Listen as Chris explains the network of lotto centres across Haiti & the difference they make in local communities. This is why we value partnerships with women: when they have the right support & resources, they invest in their families, strengthen their communities & help create lasting change.
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World Vision Ireland @worldvisionireland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Three in four people believe that Official Development Assistance (ODA) can bring about positive change in developing countries, reflecting a strong belief that collective action can help communities overcome poverty, respond to crises, and create opportunities for future generations.
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