publication / March 7, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update December 2023
Discover how 'Esperanza sin Fronteras' is making a tangible impact amid the migration crisis across Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Learn how our multi-country approach and strategic partnerships provide comprehensive support to over 2 million individuals, including 43% migrant children and adolescents. Join us in building a world where solidarity and compassion know no borders
opinion / March 8, 2024
Treating women workers fairly starts with us
Cristina, one of World Vision’s gender specialists in the LAC region, considers what steps need to happen for women to be fairly treated in the workplace.
article / January 16, 2024
El Niño-Induced Floods Wreak Havoc in Kenya, leaving thousands in need of Humanitarian Assistance
Relentless rains caused havoc in Kenya, submerging homes, displacing families, and causing widespread destruction calling for urgent humanitarian aid and support as communities grapple with the aftermath.
article / November 18, 2023
Staff blog: A heart-stopping earthquake in southern Philippines
Staff blog on 6.9 magnitude Sarangani earthquake
article / October 9, 2023
After a historic drought, Somalia now braces for El Niño rains: At least a million people at high risk of flooding
After a brutal and historic drought in 2022, Somalia now braces for the El Niño rains. Forecasts warn that the El Niño rains, expected to start in October and last until October would trigger severe flooding in southern and central Somalia.
On Thursday of last week, Baidoa, the capital city of South West State, south central Somalia was the epicentre of heavy rains that lasted at least 12 hours. The rains that started the evening of Wednesday continued through the night into Thursday morning, causing flash floods in the aftermath, with significant damage to infrastructure.
opinion / March 1, 2024
Uneven recovery means the poorest of the poor continue to pay the most to feed their families
The aftermath of 2022's historic price peaks leave an indelible mark, as food prices defy expectations of post-pandemic economic recovery. However, the resulting inflation doesn't emerge alone; it came about amidst a series of crises, amongst them: crushing debt and currency fluctuations, entrenched conflicts, violence and insecurity exacerbated by by climate-induced stressors and extreme weather events. World Vision Food Price Shocks Report
publication / February 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 / February 14, 2024
What can we learn from the Catch Up Programme in Northern Chile?
What can we learn from a Catch Up Program in Northern Chile World Vision
article / February 15, 2024
When children and young people participate, it is possible to make a change
The World Social Justice Day has been established to promote equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for all. Jason, a young leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wants to mark this international day by speaking about his own experiences of seeking fairness and equality for children. This text has been included in the book Young People in the Global South: Voice, Agency & Citizenship.”