publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Zambia Reading for Education and Development 2024
World Vision Zambia Education department has been implementing the ZREAD (Zambia Reading for Education and
Development) Technical Programme in 23 areas of operation in 20 districts across 8 provinces since October 2016. The Goal of the programme is to contribute towards “Improved numeracy and literacy for 140,000 girls and boys in grades 1-4 by 2025.”
article / September 18, 2024
A single father's fight for his sons' access to education amidst Ukraine’s war
Hennadiy evacuates his sons, Mykola and Andriy from Kherson, seeking safety from the chaos of the war. Mykola’s autism added to their challenges, but they found hope at a World Vision-supported day center in Irpin, where specialized care and education support their recovery. With 5.3 million children requiring immediate educational support, disrupted classes, hybrid learning approaches, and safety concerns, it is increasingly difficult for children like Mykola to thrive.
article / September 12, 2024
Every Ukrainian child deserves to learn and grow up in a peaceful and safe environment
Even as over 3,000 schools were damaged, and destruction of educational institutions sadly continue, the grit and resilience of the Ukrainian children clearly shines bright despite the horrors and turmoil of the war they do not deserve.
video / September 4, 2024
An Unprecedented Education Crisis in the West Bank
Because of violence, checkpoints and the economic crisis, the right to education of Palestinian children has never been so threatened. As they are expected to go back to school on the 9th of September, they face formidable barriers.
article / September 17, 2024
Healing and thriving: Thousands of children take part in World Vision's Summer Camps
Over the summer, Wolrd Vision organized 73 summer camps attended by 9,400 children in the whole West Bank. The camps allowed them to have fun in safe places, forget their worries and enjoy moment of innocence. they also received mental health and psychosocial support to help them deal with stress, anxiety and trauma in these difficult times.
article / September 5, 2024
Savings Group: Persia's Life-Changing Opportunity
"My life would not be as it is now if not for the savings group and the many trainings I received from World Vision," says Persia.
For years, 56-year-old Persia of Kanchomba village in the Southern Province of Zambia faced daily struggles to provide for her family. Together with her husband Olaf, 64, their main source of income came from the small amount of maize they grew on their piece of land, which was used for home consumption and partly for sale.
publication / September 10, 2024
Haiti Earthquake Emergency Response Final Report
World Vision Haiti's earthquake response provided WASH, food, shelter, health, and child protection support to over 155,000 vulnerable individuals.
publication / September 6, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - August 2024
In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.
article / August 29, 2024
Irpin education center in Ukraine aids recovery and learning of children with special needs amid the war
In Irpin, Ukraine, a World Vision-supported education center is changing lives by creating an inclusive environment for children with special needs. 71 children with disabilities and 54 local children work in mixed groups to learn and grow together. Through group and individual classes, catch-up lessons, and physical therapy, children with special needs develop crucial skills. The ECHO-funded program bridges educational gaps caused by the ongoing war.