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Welcome to the August edition of World Vision News Online.

This month we take you all the way to Mongolia to meet a special family who turned disaster into prosperity with help from World Vision. There’s also a firsthand account of the shocking reality of child labour in India and a heart warming report back from a World Vision supporter who recently travelled to meet her sponsored child in Chile.

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Wrap up a Smile for fathers around the world

African child crouches, hugging a kid (baby goat).

As Father’s Day approaches, why not consider buying your dad a quirky but life-changing gift … like a goat?

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August 2008


		Mongolia: A powerful force fighting poverty Micro credit and small business training enabled this Mongolian family to overcome a tragic loss of livelihood and move forward towards a bright future. Read More >>



		India: "I was forced into child labour at 13" When Roghini was 13, she was forced to drop out of school and work 11-hour days making matchboxes to pay off a family debt. She recently visited Australia to inspire teenagers to join the fight against child labour in India. Read More >>



		Sponsor child visit: Meeting Yerko in Chile World Vision child sponsor Jo Staunton tells us about the unforgettable day she spent on the outskirts of Santiago with Yerko and his family. Read More >>



		Book review: World Poverty For Dummies What are the real causes and effects of poverty - and how can you make a difference? If you’ve ever pondered over these questions, this might just be the book for you. Read More >>


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