opinion / March 18, 2024
Lessons in Resilience: Insights from School Feeding in Burundi
World Vision World Vision Programme (WFP) Homegrown School Feeding is increasingly the foundation for school meals in Burundi and expands the reach of the programmes from emergency assistance to long-term development. Twenty-four of the schools World Vision partners employ the Homegrown School Feeding model and receive food commodities for school meals exclusively from local farmer cooperatives. World Vision supports these cooperatives with technical assistance, agricultural inputs, and capacity building to promote
video / March 21, 2024
Hope in action: World Vision and MEDAIR's lifeline in Yemen
Almost nine years since conflict in Yemen began, the crisis continues to be overwhelming. In November 2019, World Vision began working in Yemen through partner agencies on the ground to provide aid for children living in poverty and crisis in remote communities in Southern Yemen.
article / February 29, 2024
School meals in Mozambique: Feeding children’s potential for success
In the heart of Nampula province, amidst the challenges of rural life, a beacon of hope emerges through the simple act of providing nourishing school meals. With each meal served, the Educating Children Together project not only fills bellies but also fuels dreams—so that children like Flora have the chance to reach for the stars.
opinion / March 1, 2024
Uneven recovery means the poorest of the poor continue to pay the most to feed their families
The aftermath of 2022's historic price peaks leave an indelible mark, as food prices defy expectations of post-pandemic economic recovery. However, the resulting inflation doesn't emerge alone; it came about amidst a series of crises, amongst them: crushing debt and currency fluctuations, entrenched conflicts, violence and insecurity exacerbated by by climate-induced stressors and extreme weather events. World Vision Food Price Shocks Report
article / March 26, 2024
In the midst of the ongoing conflict in DRC, World Vision continues to provide assistance but the need remains great.
Learn how World Vision's Response Programme provides essential support to displaced families like Anita's, addressing their immediate needs for food, shelter, and hygiene kits in the face of ongoing crisis and displacement.
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
In the heart of Mexico City, next to the iconic yet challenging neighborhood of Tepito, lies La Soledad shelter, a sanctuary for hundreds of migrants from various corners of the world. This sanctuary offers more than just a place to rest; it provides sustenance, medical assistance, legal guidance, and refuge for those migrating towards the United States.
Among its occupants are over 400 individuals residing in tents on the plaza adjacent to the sanctuary. Their hopes are pinned on a text message that will tell them if they have been admitted to the asylum program offered by the United States. However, behind the daily routines and acts of solidarity lies the dilemma of migrant children and adolescents who make their way to this site. Organizations such as World Vision Mexico and UNICEF have joined forces to address these pressing needs, implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives to safeguard health and well-being.
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials in search of a better future. From the jungles of Darien to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their odyssey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.