press release / Maj 11, 2024
World Vision warns that the escalation of the conflict in Gaza will have long-term impacts on children’s physical and mental health and well-being
World Vision is deeply concerned about the reports of intensifying military operations in Rafah, which is likely to trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in this ‘city of children’, who will be disproportionally impacted.
publication / Maj 7, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - April 2024
In this issue themed ‘Building Resilience for Future Generations’, we spotlight strategies and initiatives aimed at supporting children and communities to access the resources, skills and tools that they need to adapt and thrive in a complex and ever-changing context.
article / Maj 13, 2024
World Vision Kenya Flood Interventions: Muhuru Bay and Karachuonyo Households receive Cash Transfers and Non-Food Items
Braving the Storm: Devastating floods have ravaged Kenya's 34 counties, displacing thousands. With the flash floods wreaking havoc, World Vision and partners have stepped in, providing cash aid and essential items to affected children and families.
article / April 30, 2024
World Vision Kenya Launches National Flood Response
Amidst the devastating floods in Kenya, Mathare North Primary School shelters 200 families, grappling with despair. As of April 29th, the Government of Kenya reports indicate that approximately 150,365 people have been displaced by the ongoing rains, with 169 deaths recorded as floods swept through almost half of Kenya.
World Vision is responding with urgent aid, delivering cash transfers having launched a national flood relief effort to reach over 84,000 affected individuals.
article / April 17, 2024
World Vision Statement at the 43rd ordinary session of The African Committee Of Experts on The Rights and Welfare of the Child.
World Vision, a global humanitarian organization, is sharing a statement delivered at the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The statement highlights World Vision's commitment to children's rights in Africa and outlines their recent work on issues like child hunger, education, and climate change. It also calls for action on ongoing humanitarian crises and the need for investment in food security solutions.
article / April 25, 2024
Mpekoa Shines in World Vision Sponsorship Engagement Training
Join us in celebrating how Mpekoa excelled in World Vision's sponsorship engagement training, inspiring pathways for impactful community support and transformation.
press release / Maj 3, 2024
World Vision signs $33M climate resilience project with the Government of South Sudan and UNDP
In a significant step towards climate resilience, the South Sudan Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and World Vision International South Sudan, has signed an agreement to implement the Watershed Approaches for Climate Resilience in Agro-pastoral Landscapes (WACRESS) Project. The project, which is aimed at building the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change impacts while restoring ecosystems, holds immense potential for our region.
press release / Maj 8, 2024
World Vision will assist 200,000 children in Brazil impacted by Rio Grande do Sul floods
Press release that highlights World Vision's plans to support vulnerable children impacted by devastating floods in the Rio Grande do Sul area in Brazil.