Category Archives: Asia

Safe shelter for Leli

Posted on March 23, 2012 by viva-admin

A trip to Thailand sounds pretty idyllic. You could walk on gorgeous white beaches, swim in the glittering blue sea, climb the lush green mountains, or visit beautiful ancient temples. Or you could be forced to work in a brothel … Continue reading →

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Freedom for Radhika

Posted on March 23, 2012 by viva-admin

If you have an older brother, then you know the kind of things they get up to – they tease you, they steal your share of dessert, they try and trick you into doing their chores. It’s a bit annoying, … Continue reading →

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Watch out world, here comes Bipana!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by viva-admin

If a young child is loud, demanding and can’t sit still for longer than 30 seconds, what should we do with them? If they’re in a country like Saudi Arabia then maybe they would be harshly disciplined, and forced to … Continue reading →

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Delhi’s double blessing

Posted on March 16, 2012 by viva-admin

When Ashram first came into contact with Viva’s Delhi network, he had less than 30 Rupees (50p) in his pocket. Now he is helping to manage the finances of an entire organisation. But how did a boy with very little … Continue reading →

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Blood blisters + 100km = the ultra marathon for children at risk

Posted on February 24, 2012 by viva-admin

Lloyd Belcher had been running for more than 14 hours when he reached Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan. Knowing the finish line was only a few kilometres away, he powered his legs down the mountain to finish a … Continue reading →

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Be the eyes and ears for victims of human trafficking

Posted on January 26, 2012 by viva-admin

The overwhelming statistics of children who are being or have been trafficked may often paralyse us into inaction. Can one person change the realities these children face, let alone rescue them and give them a new life?

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