publication / mars 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 / mai 3, 2024
The Rights of the Child in Mozambique: ONE VIOLATION EVERY TWO HOURS
Child HelpLine is a non-profit organization and a World Vision Mozambique partner whose mission is to respond to the needs of children in need of protection. Through the line, a great deal of data is collected during calls and used as a source of information for planning reactive and proactive actions to defend and promote rights at the local, district, provincial, and national levels. Here at this article World Vision warns of the violations against children and calls for additional support to strengthen the contribution of the line for Child
article / octobre 9, 2023
After a historic drought, Somalia now braces for El Niño rains: At least a million people at high risk of flooding
After a brutal and historic drought in 2022, Somalia now braces for the El Niño rains. Forecasts warn that the El Niño rains, expected to start in October and last until October would trigger severe flooding in southern and central Somalia.
On Thursday of last week, Baidoa, the capital city of South West State, south central Somalia was the epicentre of heavy rains that lasted at least 12 hours. The rains that started the evening of Wednesday continued through the night into Thursday morning, causing flash floods in the aftermath, with significant damage to infrastructure.
press release / mars 6, 2024
World Vision is concerned by reports of dozens of missing children following the surge in attacks in northern Mozambique
World Vision is calling for all to be done to ensure the safe return to their families of at least 70 children reported missing, following a new wave of armed attacks in the province of Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique. Authorities have confirmed that parents and caregivers have lost contact with the children whose whereabouts are unknown to them, after being forced to flee their homes.
article / mai 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.
publication / décembre 20, 2023
West and Central Africa Newsletter - December 2023
In this latest edition of our West and Central Africa Newsletter, find the latest updates on our work alongside partners towards transformation; including interventions to address child hunger and malnutrition.
publication / avril 24, 2024
Mid-year review of education for children displaced by the conflict in Ukraine at the start of the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Mid-year review of education for children displaced by the conflict in Ukraine at the start of the 2023-2024 Academic Year World Vision
article / octobre 11, 2023
From despair to hope - The life transformation of a young refugee in Angola
David is a teenage refugee who fled seven years ago from DRC to Angola. His life faced so many transformations, and now he is a young adult, looking for a bright future.