article / April 23, 2024
San and more than 450 children in northern Sierra Leone exercise their power of choice
San, a physically challenged girl, joined over 450 children in Sierra Leone to choose her potential sponsor. World Vision International Sierra Leone organised a special Chosen event in Mongo and Delmayadu. It was not only about sponsorship, but also about "the joy of changing the lives of vulnerable children".
publication / Mart 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
article / April 30, 2024
A story of loss, endurance and restoring life
Supporting women like Wijdan, who lost her husband in 2014, World Vision Iraq in partnership with UNDP Iraq and with funding from BMZ, and KFW launched a project in Saqlawiyah empowering women in farming for sustainable livelihoods.
publication / Februar 16, 2024
Spotlight on Ukraine's Children and Youth: Experiences and Perceptions
This report on Ukrainian children's and youth's experiences and perceptions presents an analysis of focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted over the course of December 2023 and January 2024 with children affected by the conflict in Ukraine, including those displaced within Ukraine as well as those in Romania, Moldova, and Georgia. The primary objective is to understand children’s perceptions of their well-being, new environments, educational setups, and coping strategies in the context of displacement and conflict.
article / Maj 7, 2024
Child leaders gather for Mindanao Children’s Congress!
65 child leaders gather from across Mindanao for World Vision’s Children’s Congress, led by children themselves! Empowering, inspiring, and making a real impact.
article / April 17, 2024
Education as a Transformative Power: What keeps students at risk of dropping out in school?
Education as a Transformative Power: What keeps students at risk of dropping out in school? Global Action Week GAWE World Vision Lebanon
publication / Maj 6, 2024
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Capacity Statement
Our presence in Somalia since 1993 has enabled us to establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the WASH sector. This includes the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR), a crucial partner, as well as other line ministries at federal, regional and state levels, the private sector, local partners, the Somalia WASH Cluster, UN agencies, and community actors. We have worked collaboratively to expand access to quality water, sanitation and hygiene services.
article / Februar 1, 2024
Girls' Education Takes Centre Stage at Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU Event
At the “Improving Educational Attainment and Learning for Girls” event, held by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, young advocates from the European Week of Action for Girls had the opportunity to connect their experiences with the changes required at systematic level to ensure that every girl has the chance to succeed.
publication / Februar 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.