article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
In the heart of Mexico City, next to the iconic yet challenging neighborhood of Tepito, lies La Soledad shelter, a sanctuary for hundreds of migrants from various corners of the world. This sanctuary offers more than just a place to rest; it provides sustenance, medical assistance, legal guidance, and refuge for those migrating towards the United States.
Among its occupants are over 400 individuals residing in tents on the plaza adjacent to the sanctuary. Their hopes are pinned on a text message that will tell them if they have been admitted to the asylum program offered by the United States. However, behind the daily routines and acts of solidarity lies the dilemma of migrant children and adolescents who make their way to this site. Organizations such as World Vision Mexico and UNICEF have joined forces to address these pressing needs, implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives to safeguard health and well-being.
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials in search of a better future. From the jungles of Darien to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their odyssey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.
article / March 12, 2024
Kay's journey: Overcoming challenges and leading community development
40-year-old Kay lives with her family and is pregnant with her second child while raising her 7-year-old son. Despite being disabled since birth, Kay found support from her family and became actively engaged with World Vision Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis in 2008.
article / March 26, 2024
Breaking barriers: transforming lives through a small business
World Vision transforms lives in a Haitian community, providing small businesses to fight poverty amid drought.
publication / February 27, 2024
A Review of DRR Programming and Best Practices in the Asia-Pacific Region
Understanding the Effectiveness, Impact, Sustainability, and Scalability of World Vision’s Disaster Risk Reduction Activities in the Asia-Pacific Region
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.
publication / February 28, 2024
Go Baby Go Caregiver Programme for Early Childhood Development (0-6) Brief
Go Baby Go Brief CAREGIVER PROGRAMME FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (0-6) Empowering Caregivers, Enriching Childhood
publication / January 25, 2024
Women Empowered for Leadership and Development
This document presents a promising practice on integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) to empower women and advance their socio-economic and political leadership in Sierra Leone.
article / February 28, 2024
Ukrainian mother in Moldova finds life’s purpose in child care and development work
World Vision's Childcare Support Course was organized in collaboration with WeWorld and the Pedagogical College "Alexei Mateevici", accredited by the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research in Moldova. This project is supported by Aktion Deutschland Hilft.