article / September 16, 2024
How integrating support systems heal displaced women in Ukraine from the wounds of war
After enduring months of devastation in war-torn Kharkiv, Nataliia and her 18-year-old daughter Dasha fled to escape the haunting nightmares and escalating mental health issues. Now, in a World Vision-supported social apartment known as the Halfway House, they start from scratch. With access to safe shelter, essential support, and holistic psychological, social, and legal services, Nataliia and Dasha are beginning to rebuild their lives.
article / September 10, 2024
Violence against women and domestic abuse: A reality in war-torn Ukraine
Cases of domestic violence is happening in Ukraine's households with the war aggravating the situation. Follow Ruslana's story as she escapes the abuse with her two children and rebuilds her life in a World Vision-supported safe house.
publication / September 4, 2024
Gender Transformative Social Accountability Model-Working Paper 2
This Working Paper is part of a research award supported by the Water for Women Fund of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
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 9, 2024
School Meals Overview: the power of universal, inclusive and sustainable school meals
This overview document looks at how the school meals programs combat hunger, boost enrolment, improve learning, and protect children from child marriage and labor, ensuring a brighter future for all.
publication / September 10, 2024
World Vision Haiti 2023 Annual Report
WVI-Haiti made a sustainable impact in Haitian communities, reaching thousands of children and families through diverse programs, projects, and strategic partnerships.
article / August 26, 2024
Eco-flame ignites change: World Vision Ghana and Vivo Energy empower women with eco-friendly cookstoves
The Eco-Flame project will train over 200 women in the use of eco-friendly cooking methods, making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability, economic savings and improved health for the people of East Gonja.
article / September 5, 2024
World Vision Zambia Hosts the African Union Gender Observatory Workshop
World Vision Zambia Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager Michael Musumali commended the workshop for its excellence.
article / August 22, 2024
Women in Kalobeyei, Turkana West, Embrace Kitchen Gardens to Improve Food Security and Resilience
Prolonged drought due to climate change and the porous security situation in northern Kenya resulting from conflicts over scarce pasture and water along the border of Kenya and South Sudan have forced women in Turkana West Sub-County to take the lead in livelihood diversification.
As the impacts of climate change continue to take a toll on communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), the story of Lotukoi Lominyo—a 46-year-old widow from Oropoi village in Turkana County—serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to build resilient communities. Lotukoi is visually impaired, having lost one eye, but her story continues to inspire many women.