Run For Children

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Children worldwide are in danger.

Sometimes it comes in the form of conflicts and natural disasters. But even in ‘safe’ places like homes, schools and neighbourhoods, dangers like violence, abuse and exploitation stalk children quietly, often coming from the people they’re closest to. For a child in danger, one thought may come to mind:

Run.

But where can they run to? Can they trust those around them to have their best interests at heart? When will they feel safe again? Danger often leaves children traumatised and anxious.

Breana knows this too well. Just six when Typhoon Haiyan struck her community in the Philippines in 2013, the memories still haunt her:

Breana gazes off into the distance and recalls past memories of a typhoon.

“I remember my family and I running to higher ground to save ourselves from the strong winds,” says Breana. Even after the typhoon, her ordeal wasn’t over.

“I got used to seeing dead bodies on the streets or floating near shore,” says Breana. “I ate expired food to relieve my hunger.” She even cried when it drizzled. “I was anxious and didn’t know I was feeling traumatised.”

Ten years on, Breana has noticed adverse changes in her community. “After Haiyan, our community was never the same. Now we always get flooded because of typhoons. My family has moved out many times because of flooding.”

Hearing about children like Breana likely stirs in us a desire to help. We can’t all physically be where children are most in danger. But even where we are, we can:

A graphic with words saying reach out to shield children from harm.

A graphic with words saying equip them to recognise danger and protect themselves.

A graphic with words saying help them run towards a future free of fear.

Ready to make a move? We invite you to be a part of World Vision’s Run for Children 2024!

Be a Child’s Protector!

At this 7km run, you’ll hit the streets to defend children – like the one on your runner’s bib – from a world that’s becoming more dangerous. There will also be a child-friendly 2km fun run, so young runners can join in too!

Run proceeds will go to World Vision’s Advocacy Fund, in support of our global child protection efforts. We want to empower children to know and exercise their rights, so they can protect themselves and each other. We will also strengthen families and communities to build a safe environment for children.

In addition, we want to help children living in places that are too dangerous for regular community development work, giving them access to food, education, protection and more.

Here’s how World Vision helped Breana, and how her community became a safer place:

Breana gazes on the horizon with a text in quotes saying World Vision provided a space for us children... It meant so much to me.

“World Vision was the first organisation that reached our community. They provided a space for us children... this tent where we could just have fun. It meant so much to me and helped me a lot,” Breana shares.

The lessons of Typhoon Haiyan have stuck with Breana’s community ten years on. “In the past, our community ignored preparedness when typhoons or other calamities happened, but now, people are more responsible,” she says. “At school, I have noticed more signs pointing to where we can go when there’s a calamity.”

Breana is hopeful that a safer world is possible: “To all the leaders from different places, I hope [they] can help us children to have a good, safe environment.”

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Children worldwide are in danger.

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