publication / March 27, 2024
February 2024 Fact Sheet: 1,692,482 people reached
Out of over 1.6 million people reached, at least 33 percent are children.
publication / March 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.
press release / March 20, 2024
Gaza’s steep rise in child death from malnutrition is devastating, says World Vision
Press statement highlights concern in steep rise in child deaths from malnutrition in Gaza.
article / March 6, 2024
Access to Information Contributes to GREATER MENSTRUAL DIGNITY for Girls in Huila
Azinaide is a 14-year-old girl who attends the "Safe Space" in the municipality of Humpata, Huíla. Like many girls, at the beginning of her reproductive years, Azinaide faced many challenges in accessing information, a reality commonly seen in many vulnerable communities, and talking about puberty or menstruation is still considered taboo within families.
publication / March 18, 2024
Adolescent Nutrition Photobook
An adolescent nutrition research project in Mozambique used Photovoice to explore challenges and opportunities in the food environment within the Every Girl Can Project, funded by Government of Canada.
article / February 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.
press release / February 29, 2024
Food prices continue to rise in world’s poorest countries
A report released today by international aid agency, World Vision, reveals that for the most vulnerable food prices are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
article / February 8, 2024
No Girl Should Face This Pain: World Anti-FGM Day and the Call for Change
Dominica Chelatan's journey from FGM risk to empowered advocate reflects a broader struggle. With organisations like World Vision, progress is underway. As we marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we must amplify survivor voices, invest in education, and unite to end these practices. Together, we can ensure every girl's voice is heard and her rights protected.