In parts of southern Sudan we are carrying on development work despite a 16-year civil war which has claimed 1.5 million lives. The agricultural sector of a former breadbasket region has been revived and is exporting food to areas impacted by drought and mass displacements of communities because of the fighting. Child-focused development starts with the recognition that children are the future of any family, community and nation. It means improving the lives of children by dealing with the causes of their suffering, not just the symptoms. We recognize children do not live in a vacuum, but in a larger context of family and community, and our work impacts all of these.
Children are the most vulnerable members of any community.
Project activities are always tailored to have maximum benefit for them. World Vision's assistance is offered to all with no strings attached. World Vision's work is an unconditional testimony to the example of Jesus Christ. In all World Vision projects, staff are ready to give a reason for their hope and their labours. Christian education is included in project activities whenever appropriate and desired by the community.