Ebola is a dreadful disease with a very high mortality rate. About 83-90% of those who contract the disease will die. Thought to originate in fruit bats, the first known case to affect humans was in August 1976 near the Ebola River in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from [...]

This April, south-east England experienced the warmest April day for nearly seventy years. The sky was blue and the air was hot, and we basked in the early taste of summer. We were constantly reminded of the need to stay hydrated, and we did so with water based drinks: squash, [...]

What did you want to be when you grew up? An engine driver? Footballer? Nurse or doctor? All children have an idea of their perfect job. Some never change their minds and go on, single-mindedly working towards their goal. Others decide to do something else instead. Whatever your career, it [...]

Eighteen months ago, our Head of World in Need Northern Uganda, Revd. George, realised the need for a new nursery and primary school in Acimi, a village near Lira. The nearest school at that time was 3km away, over difficult terrain, and much too far for little children to walk. [...]