article / Abril 12, 2024
Faith leaders join psychological first aid initiative to help address mental health challenges in Ukraine’s war-torn regions
Twenty-eight church and youth leaders and volunteers participate in the preparation to launch the first Psychological First Aid for Faith Leaders in Ukraine. World Vision, and extensively the humanitarian community, recognizes the crucial role of faith leaders being the preferred go-to actors for emotional support of the internally-displaced and most vulnerable population.
video / Abril 3, 2024
Health and nutrition centers in Yemen bring positive change
The problem of malnutrition in Yemen is staggering, yet even worsening in 2024. Over 45% of the population are suffering of acute severe malnutrition. According to the UN 5 million children under five need treatment for acute malnutrition.
press release / Febrero 14, 2024
Ministry of Health partners with child well-being champions to improve rural communities’ health and nutrition
The Lao Ministry of Health signed a new project MoU with World Vision and UNICEF to strengthen rural communities' health and nutrition, with the financial support of USAID.
article / Marzo 20, 2024
Water for Peace in Rwanda
World Water Day blog post about the transformative power of water for peace and prosperity. Site visits of a water system in Rwanda that serves communities, households, schools and healthcare facilities.
article / Mayo 8, 2024
A Relentless Struggle in Southern Angola: The South West Angola Emergency Response Project relief amid food insecurity
Carolina is a mother, one of many who, in the context of the emergency, has been working to get around the challenging situation she finds herself in. Aged 42 and with her five children, she lives in the community of Bata-Bata, Humpata municipality in Huíla. In the short rainy season that is recorded in the south, Carolina works on her small plot, and in the dry season, which is most of the seasonal period, she does informal jobs to make ends meet for her children. The short rainy season is not enough for planting to be prosperous, and with the economic crisis worsening in the country, families are seeing episodes of food shortages become increasingly dramatic.
page / Mayo 7, 2024
Onei Uetela
SENIOR ADVISOR FOR IMMUNIZATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION
press release / Febrero 22, 2024
World Vision Uganda’s Baby-Friendly Health Facility Initiative Transforms Maternal and Child Health Services in Bugiri District
World Vision Uganda’s Baby-Friendly Health Facility Initiative Transforms Maternal and Child Health Services in Bugiri District
World Vision Uganda, under its Health Technical Programmes, continues to fortify health systems by championing initiatives that enhance the delivery of quality maternal and child health services. Through its innovative approach, the Baby-Friendly Health Facilities Initiative (BFHI), World Vision is driving significant improvements in healthcare delivery to over 18 districts across the country, and Bugiri District being part of this quality improvement approach.