Situation Report 23

This promising practice document captures the key interventions, lessons learned, and recommendations from three projects in Bangladesh.

World Vision, FAWE, and CSOs host ACERWC side event on the links between nutrition, education, and child rights, marking 35 years of the ACRWC.

Kratie Province, Cambodia – World Vision International in Cambodia today officially launched the Building Climate-Adaptive Solutions through Inclusive Market Networks (BASIN) project with the objective to strengthen inclusive, climate-resilient agricultural value chains and empower women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized households.

Discover how the Community Health Management Committee in Dzindziso is enhancing access to quality health care and empowering residents for a healthier future.

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.

Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.

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.

Ahead of the 2025 World Bank Annual Meetings, the Multilateral Development Bank Nutrition Financing Advocacy Coalition has issued a joint statement