publication / April 25, 2024
East Africa Region | 2023 Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Annual Report
A summary of World Vision's response to humanitarian crises in East Africa from October 2022 to September 2023
press release / May 3, 2024
World Vision signs $33M climate resilience project with the Government of South Sudan and UNDP
In a significant step towards climate resilience, the South Sudan Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and World Vision International South Sudan, has signed an agreement to implement the Watershed Approaches for Climate Resilience in Agro-pastoral Landscapes (WACRESS) Project. The project, which is aimed at building the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate change impacts while restoring ecosystems, holds immense potential for our region.
article / April 30, 2024
World Vision Kenya Launches National Flood Response
Amidst the devastating floods in Kenya, Mathare North Primary School shelters 200 families, grappling with despair. As of April 29th, the Government of Kenya reports indicate that approximately 150,365 people have been displaced by the ongoing rains, with 169 deaths recorded as floods swept through almost half of Kenya.
World Vision is responding with urgent aid, delivering cash transfers having launched a national flood relief effort to reach over 84,000 affected individuals.
article / March 21, 2024
Water Day: Preventing Conflicts over Water Resources
Water Day 2024: World Vision promotes the role of water in preventing water-related conflict in West Africa. This situation is exacerbated by the increase in insecurity, which is a constraint on access and resource use patterns.
press release / May 1, 2024
Floods wreak havoc across East Africa with death toll rising as experts warn of continued rains - Kenya adversely affected.
Floods wreak havoc across East Africa with death toll rising as experts warn of continued rains - Kenya adversely affected.
publication / April 30, 2024
Global Hunger Response Phase II Quarterly Situation Report #2 - April 2024
This is the second quarterly situation report released by the Global Hunger Response (GHR) for its Phase II efforts. It provides a detailed overview of our qualitative and quantitative impacts, including regional situational overviews and highlights over the course of the last quarter (January 2024 - April 2024).
opinion / May 7, 2024
Why social justice and education are vital
Teen advocate Sheyla, from Peru, shares why social justice and quality education are imperative for children and young people, and what she wants world leaders to do to ensure these issues are top of their agendas.