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 18, 2024
World Vision warns of increasing hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
World Vision press release highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Haiti. World Vision leaders warn the situation could lead to increased hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
publication / February 27, 2024
United in Faith to End Violence Against Children and Gender-based Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
World Vision Bosnia and Hercegovina factsheet about ending violence against children and gender-based violence
publication / March 12, 2024
West Nepal Earthquake Response Project 2023-2024 | Infographic
In response to the devasting earthquakes in 2023 that rattled Bajhang and Jajarkot districts of West Nepal, World Vision International Nepal implemented West Nepal Earthquake Response Project catering to the needs of the affected and displaced families.
A total of 26,333 people affected by the earthquake in Bajhang, Jajarkot and Rukum-West have been supported with various food and non-food items along with psychosocial counseling, construction of transitional shelter, water point and toilet support. With the winter at its peak, 1300 winterization kits were supported to the affected families who were living in make-shift tents to protect them from cold-related ailments.
Children who were forced to study in open spaces due to damaged schools and classrooms were supported with 48 school kits and establishment of 131 Temporary Learning Centres (TLC) to resume their studies in a safe environment.
Likewise, a total of 1,320 pregnant and lactating women and 2,314 children below the age of five were supported with super flour to ensure food security amidst the disaster. Combining the nutritious blend of soybean, corn and wheat, super flour provided the affected children and pregnant, lactating women with essential nutrients for their optimal nutrition.
The earthquake response project was implemented with the support of WV US, WV Taiwan, WV Australia, WV Hong Kong, WV Japan, WV Singapore, WV Canada, Microsoft, Start Fund Nepal in partnership with Dalit Help Society (DHS) Bajhang, Progressive Youth Society (PYS) Bajhang, Panchtara Yuwa Samrakshak Manch (PTYSM) and Nepal Technical Assistance Group (NTAG).
The infographic presents detailed information on Project Support, Total Reach, Project Theme, Project Feedback on West Nepal Earthquake Response Project.
press release / March 26, 2024
World Vision says Gaza ceasefire is only the first step toward healing a generation of children
Press statement welcomes the United Nations' Security Council's recent ceasefire resolution
publication / February 28, 2024
Capability Statement - Ending Violence
Capability Statement - Ending Violence
publication / February 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.
press release / March 20, 2024
Untold Stories 3: the art exhibition against human trafficking opens in Tirana
This exhibition finalizes the national competition "Untold Stories 3", organized by World Vision Albania and UNICEF Albania, as part of the Program funded by the United Kingdom government: “Transforming National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania".
video / March 26, 2024
World Vision and World Food Programme respond to children's needs
The impact of the food and nutrition crisis on communities, particularly children, and presents the achievements of a nutrition project implemented in Burkina Faso.