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.
video / September 5, 2024
World Vision and VisionFund Zambia Board of Directors witness impactful interventions in Chongwe
World Vision Zambia, VisionFund Zambia Board of Directors and Brian Bwembya, a friend of World Vision Zambia, recently embarked on an eye-opening field visit to Chongwe and Rufunsa. There, they engaged with community members, including children, to appreciate the impact of interventions in WASH, microfinance loans, education, livelihoods, and child protection.
publication / September 13, 2024
Policy Brief | Flowing Forward: Expanding Community Access to Piped Water in Cambodia
Despite progress in Cambodia’s water and sanitation sector, rural areas, where most of the population resides, still face significant challenges in accessing clean water: only 1 in 5 people from these areas use safely managed drinking water services in 2023.
publication / September 3, 2024
Policy Brief: Climate Change, Vulnerability and Migration
This policy brief looks at climate change and socio-economic factors that drive migration in Southeast Asia, impacting vulnerable communities and reshaping family dynamics.
article / September 18, 2024
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University Forge Partnership to Restore Degraded Landscapes through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University (CBU) have taken a massive step forward in addressing the pressing issue of land degradation by formalizing a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration will see the two institutions work together to advance research and promote sustainable land restoration through the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) model.
press release / September 17, 2024
World Vision Launches Campaign to Combat Hunger and Malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo
This press release announces the launch of the ASSEZ campaign in the DRC and appeals for support from technical and financial partners to combat the hunger and malnutrition affecting children in the DRC.
article / September 16, 2024
World Vision Calls for Increased Efforts to Curb Child Protection Incidents in Mozambique
Child Incidents on the rise in Mozambique following issued reports by survivors making use of the free Child Helpline 116. This is a free hotline, designed to assist victims of Gender Based Violence in the country.
publication / September 9, 2024
Child Protection: Overview of World Vision Programmes 2024
Palestinian children are subjected to alarming levels of violence within their communities, manifesting in various forms. To respond to this issue, World Vision International implements a comprehensive Child Protection approach to prevent violence against children. This approach empowers and collaborates with whole communities and different parts of the child protection system to create a safe, supportive atmosphere for all children, particularly the most vulnerable, at home, in schools and in their communities
article / September 3, 2024
Harnessing policy and governance to tackle Africa’s hunger crisis
Hunger is a greater threat to children than ever before. As climate change and conflict threaten food security, the youngest members of society are struggling to eat. We believe there is enough political will across Africa to bring child hunger to an end. But we need to act now to turn that will into concrete action. So that every child can survive and thrive.
publication / September 4, 2024
Transforming partnerships in Ukraine and Moldova: Learnings from World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response
Learnings from World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response