video / September 18, 2024
Malaria - The Silent Killer: A Partnership for Malaria Free Zambia Impact Documentary
This documentary shows the collaborative impact of this malaria-free Zambia project and its achievements in ending malaria. It highlights the use of Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM+), a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing malaria at the community level.
article / September 18, 2024
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University Forge Partnership to Restore Degraded Landscapes through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University (CBU) have taken a massive step forward in addressing the pressing issue of land degradation by formalizing a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration will see the two institutions work together to advance research and promote sustainable land restoration through the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) model.
article / September 18, 2024
Surviving El Niño: A Tale of Resilience and Hardship
66-year-old Lessy sits quietly at the corner of her house, tears streaming down her face as she wonders where her next meal will come from. The sun beats down relentlessly, and her youngest grandchild, 15-month-old Twaambo, cries in hunger—his last meal was a day, at noon.
publication / September 9, 2024
Unfinished Business: The progress in policies to end violence against children
Each year, one billion children suffer from violence, losing their innocence and bearing lifelong scars. Despite government promises to end this violence, progress is inconsistent, with some areas regressing. A new report highlights the current state of policy commitments in 21 countries, revealing that no country has done enough to end violence against children by 2030. While some countries have outlawed violence, enforcement is lacking, and loopholes remain. West Africa, in particular, shows minimal progress and high rates of child marriage and labor.
article / September 5, 2024
World Vision Zambia Hosts the African Union Gender Observatory Workshop
World Vision Zambia Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager Michael Musumali commended the workshop for its excellence.
video / September 5, 2024
World Vision and VisionFund Zambia Board of Directors witness impactful interventions in Chongwe
World Vision Zambia, VisionFund Zambia Board of Directors and Brian Bwembya, a friend of World Vision Zambia, recently embarked on an eye-opening field visit to Chongwe and Rufunsa. There, they engaged with community members, including children, to appreciate the impact of interventions in WASH, microfinance loans, education, livelihoods, and child protection.
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.
video / September 5, 2024
World Vision Zambia Hosts Inaugural Learning Event for FMNR Catalyst Countries in Africa
World Vision Zambia recently hosted the first learning event for four African countries implementing Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) as a catalyst project. This initiative aims to demonstrate FMNR's effectiveness in restoring degraded landscapes and regenerating depleted forests. The participating countries included Zambia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, each implementing FMNR in their respective regions. World Vision Australia was also part of the learning event as FMNR scale-up champions.
article / August 25, 2024
Adapting to Change: World Vision Zambia Hosts Leadership Summit to Navigate Workplace Changes
World Vision Zambia recently hosted a three-day Leadership Summit in Livingstone, focusing on the necessity for organizational leaders to adapt to the evolving dynamics of the workplace. The summit, themed "Adapting to Change in the Evolving Workplace," aimed at equipping leaders with essential skills and insights to effectively steer their teams amidst modern workplace challenges and opportunities.