World Vision is influencing the adoption and implementation of policies relating to FGM in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Sudan. The policy brief highlights strategic policy recommendations targeting national governments, regional institutions donors faith and community leaders.

A powerful story of a Champion Mother in Nduta Refugee Camp whose courage and care helped save a malnourished child’s life through World Vision support.

A powerful story of a Champion Mother in Nduta Refugee Camp whose courage and care helped save a malnourished child’s life through World Vision support.

A powerful story of a Champion Mother in Nduta Refugee Camp whose courage and care helped save a malnourished child’s life through World Vision support.

A powerful story of a Champion Mother in Nduta Refugee Camp whose courage and care helped save a malnourished child’s life through World Vision support.

Traditional leaders across the Southern Province are collaborating with health partners to enhance the nutrition of pregnant women and safeguard the health of their babies. This comes at a time when maternal nutrition remains a concern. The 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey shows that anaemia affects about one in five women of reproductive age. The survey also highlights ongoing micronutrient deficiencies among women and children, especially in rural areas. Poor nutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of illness for mothers and affects a child’s growth from the very beginning. These findings show why practical solutions and strong partnerships at the community level are needed.

Tanzania can improve child outcomes by scaling up integrated services—cash transfers, parenting, school feeding—anchored in national policies.

The funding crisis risks undoing decades of progress to end FGM. Global actors are urged to invest more and scale up efforts to stop this human rights violation.