publication / September 6, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - August 2024
In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.
publication / September 9, 2024
Unfinished Business: The progress in policies to end violence against children
Each year, one billion children suffer from violence, losing their innocence and bearing lifelong scars. Despite government promises to end this violence, progress is inconsistent, with some areas regressing. A new report highlights the current state of policy commitments in 21 countries, revealing that no country has done enough to end violence against children by 2030. While some countries have outlawed violence, enforcement is lacking, and loopholes remain. West Africa, in particular, shows minimal progress and high rates of child marriage and labor.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition 2024
The World Vision Zambia Health programme focuses on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN). The aim of the programme is to improve the health status of pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five. Our strategic objective for health is to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality through improved health and nutrition practices. The heart of World Vision’s Global Health and Nutrition Strategy is a package of preventative interventions for mothers and children under two, targeting the first 1,000-days.
article / September 12, 2024
Every Ukrainian child deserves to learn and grow up in a peaceful and safe environment
Even as over 3,000 schools were damaged, and destruction of educational institutions sadly continue, the grit and resilience of the Ukrainian children clearly shines bright despite the horrors and turmoil of the war they do not deserve.
press release / August 16, 2024
World Vision calls for an end to impunity for attacks on aid work and workers on World Humanitarian Day
Press release by International Humanitarian Aid agency, World Vision, calling for an end to attacks on aid workers.
publication / September 10, 2024
Haiti Earthquake Emergency Response Final Report
World Vision Haiti's earthquake response provided WASH, food, shelter, health, and child protection support to over 155,000 vulnerable individuals.
opinion / July 26, 2024
The world of aid needs an agile revolution
Matt Scott calls aid organisations to urgently take a leaf out of the software industry's book and become much more agile