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Learning about the global issues facing our children can empower all of us to affect change.

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1. Forced marriage is legal in Australia.

False.

In Australia, the forced marriage of a person under the age of 18 is an offence punishable by up to seven years imprisonment. Globally, one in five girls alive today was married before they turned 18. In sub-Saharan Africa, 76% of girls are married before the age of 18. In Australia, the average age is 29 years.

Forced child marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights. Our programs involve promoting girls’ education and raising awareness about the impacts of early marriage on their mental and physical wellbeing. We also partner with families and communities to help educate and reverse the global trend of forced and early marriage.

True.

Climate change impacts the global food system, agriculture and food production. Higher temperatures lead to drought and water scarcity while floods and high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere damage staple crops worldwide. These factors reduce food production, increase demand, and limit the amount of food people can access. This results in hunger for the world’s most vulnerable children and communities.

World Vision helps to build the resilience of vulnerable communities against climate change. Some of our projects include environmentally restorative activities such as r Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), agro-forestry and organic and conservation farming. We help communities that rely on farming for food and income to learn improved and environmentally sustainable farming techniques, empowering them to feed and care for their families.

True.

But it’s not only Australia. Globally, 45 million people – half of them children – are on the brink of famine. Tragically a relentless hunger crisis is claiming the lives of 8,000 children every day, due to a deadly mix of conflict, climate change and COVID-19. Already vulnerable children are at further risk of malnutrition, mass hunger and famine.

Behind every crisis is a hunger crisis and for vulnerable children and communities it can mean an endless wait for food. With your help we’re delivering food to people at immediate risk of malnutrition, supporting farmers in learning how to nurture land, prevent soil degradation and strengthen long-term capabilities to farm and gain income. And as the largest non-government partner of the UN World Food Programme, we distribute more emergency food and supplies than any other non-government organisation.

True.

Child labour laws in Australia differ from state to state but our children are protected by child employment laws and regulations. However, there are more than 160 million victims of child labour worldwide.

Approximately 4.3 million children work in forced labour, which includes children in situations of debt bondage, slavery and commercial sexual exploitation. This deprives them of a future full of education rather than exploitation. Through prevention, protection and rehabilitation programs we work to protect children and educate them about their rights and the dangers of child labour to support their mental and physical wellbeing and development.

True.

During war and conflict, access to education, safe shelter, healthcare, recreation facilities, even food and water is scarce. Often parents are preoccupied with survival, leaving their children to make sense of adverse events for themselves. All of this deprives children of the support they need to live life in all its fullness.

We’ve seen the life-changing impact child sponsorship has on vulnerable children and communities in times of conflict and crisis. We’re on the ground mobilising existing staff and distribution networks so that we can respond from the very first days of a conflict. Our sponsorship program in Romania meant our trained staff and volunteers were able to organise child protection, psychosocial support, nutrition, shelter, healthcare and more for children and families fleeing Ukraine.

False.

As of 2021, 1,972,137 girls were enrolled to study in classes from primary through to senior secondary. There were 2,058,580 boys. Globally it is estimated that 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age and 97 million of secondary school age.

As a champion for girls’ education, World Vision and its supporters work to improve access for girls to go to school in the countries where we work. Breaking down barriers to ensure equitable access to education and helping girls stay in school fosters a more gender-equal world and helps break the cycle of generational poverty. By partnering with local communities – including families, schools, religious groups and governments – to promote the value of education, we can empower girls through learning.

You can make an impact in the lives of vulnerable children by giving them the opportunities of a better now and brighter future by joining our global community of child sponsors.

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Thank you for taking the quiz.

1. Forced marriage is legal in Australia.

False.

2. Climate change leads to hunger which threatens the lives of millions of children.

True.

3. Despite our reputation as the “lucky country,” 1.2 million children in Australia went hungry in 2020.

True.

4. In Australia children are allowed to work at any age, but restrictions exist for children under 15 years of age.

True.

5. Children who are exposed to severe loss and traumatic events like war have a higher chance of developing depression and anxiety.

True.

6. In Australia, more girls are enrolled in school than boys.

False.

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM HARM MEANS A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US.

You can make an impact in the lives of vulnerable children by giving them the opportunities of a better now and brighter future by joining our global community of child sponsors.