press release / April 24, 2024
World Vision Launches "ENOUGH" Campaign to End Child Hunger and Malnutrition in Kenya
World Vision launches ENOUGH campaign in Kenya to address child hunger and malnutrition in the country. The landmark campaign is a timely initiative that will not only call for enough nutritious food in school and at home, but will also call for improved data collection, climate-smart agriculture, and policy reforms even as the Kenyan Government plans to establish a national policy on school meals by June 2023 as well as strengthen the efficiency and accountability mechanisms of the school meals initiative.
article / April 22, 2024
Seasoning malnutrition away in Laotian children through a sustainable recipe
Draped in a dense thicket, the district perfectly camouflages a startling truth. As per a baseline survey conducted by World Vision, in 2022, stunting rates in children were reported high as 56% and 78% of the households were facing moderate and severe food insecurity in Phonexay.
publication / April 25, 2024
MEER Brussels VIII Policy Brief: spotlight on nutrition, food security and climate change
The Syria crisis recently marked its 13th year, it remains the largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 12 million Syrians forcibly displaced in the region.
article / April 2, 2024
Transforming lives: Pashupati's dedication and Laxmi's recovery from malnutrition
In the aftermath of the devastating 2023 Nepal earthquake, a young girl named Laxmi fights malnutrition with the help of her dedicated mother and a perceptive community health worker. This story highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of malnutrition in children, especially in vulnerable communities.
publication / Februar 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.
article / April 2, 2024
ZANACO Bank’s partnership with World Vision Zambia gifts 50 bicycle to vulnerable school girls
In a touching demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Zambia National Commercial (ZANACO) Bank has donated 50 bicycles to World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign with the aim of supporting vulnerable girls on their journey towards empowerment and education in Mufumbwe District.
The donation event hosted at World Vision’s Distribution Centre, marked a significant milestone in the collaboration and running partnership between the ZANACO and World Vision.
In December 2023, World Vision Zambia, in partnership with World Bicycle Relief Zambia launched a fundraiser to buy 2,000 bicycles for vulnerable girls to shorten their commute time to school. And ZANACO, during the launch committed and pledged 175,000 Kwacha towards the purchase of 50 bicycles to support the campaign.
publication / Februar 22, 2024
Championing Child Nutrition to End Hunger and Malnutrition
Join us in championing child nutrition to end hunger and malnutrition in Lesotho. Together, we can make a difference for a healthier future.
publication / Mart 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.