Category Archives: Africa

Rise up and respond for the children in the Sahel region

Posted on April 2, 2012 by viva-admin

Think about the times you have felt hungry. To make the hunger go away, you’d probably reach for the nearest biscuit or wait shortly for the next meal. Now imagine feeling hungry for days, even weeks, with no certainty of … Continue reading →

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Time for school?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by viva-admin

Many kids fight with their parents about going to school. “I don’t feel well” “I don’t like my teacher” or “I don’t want to learn maths”. But for 14-year-old Jacob Kiyaki, it was his father who made excuses to keep … Continue reading →

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The one who wouldn’t give up

Posted on February 28, 2012 by viva-admin

An open field in Flamingo Crescent sounds like an unlikely area for children to live. But for 200 families, based just outside of Lansdowne, South Africa, it was home – or, at least, it was shelter. For the sake of … Continue reading →

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Healing Steven

Posted on February 8, 2012 by viva-admin

For many children the separation of their parents can drastically alter and affect their lives, and often they do not know how to cope with the sudden changes. Steven was just 11 years old when his parents separated and his … Continue reading →

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Giving children a safe, clean environment

Posted on January 17, 2012 by viva-admin

In 2011 Viva Equip People helped 306 church and project workers and Viva Equip Projects trained 238 organisations to be better equipped in providing quality care and support for children. We were thrilled to receive the following message from Sheeda … Continue reading →

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Children are worth our time advert

Posted on January 4, 2012 by viva-admin

Many of us will always remember the people who loved and supported us as we grew up. In Viva’s programmes, staff emphasise how vital parents or other caregivers can be in shaping a child’s future. With the proper nurturing, encouragement … Continue reading →

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