publication / Marzo 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.
press release / Febrero 15, 2024
WORLD VISION ZAMBIA DONATES INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN FIGHT AGAINST CHOLERA
World Vision Zambia has donated infection prevention and control and other medical supplies valued at ZMW4,857,425 to the Ministry of Health to supplement the government's efforts in combating the ongoing cholera outbreak that has affected all ten provinces of Zambia. The country has been grappling with cholera since October 2023, affecting over 18,000 Zambians.
publication / Mayo 9, 2024
2023 Global Annual Report, World Vision International
2023 Global Annual Report, World Vision International
publication / Mayo 7, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - April 2024
In this issue themed ‘Building Resilience for Future Generations’, we spotlight strategies and initiatives aimed at supporting children and communities to access the resources, skills and tools that they need to adapt and thrive in a complex and ever-changing context.
press release / Marzo 18, 2024
World Vision warns of increasing hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
World Vision press release highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Haiti. World Vision leaders warn the situation could lead to increased hunger, sexual violence and limited access to health services for children in Haiti
article / Marzo 19, 2024
Major clean ups in East Darfur to prevent the spread of cholera
Eldaen town in East Darfur has experienced a significant influx of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) due to the war that erupted in April 2023. Consequently, managing the garbage has become a challenging task.
publication / Abril 26, 2024
Global Digital Compact Policy Brief
Policy brief about children's rights in the digital environment and the need for policies and legislation to protect their safety and well-being online. Learn More.
publication / Abril 29, 2024
Joining Forces Coalition calls for the immediate halt of the plan to repeal anti-FGM/C law in The Gambia
The Joining Forces Coalition condemns in the strongest terms harmful practices such as excision, which is also internationally recognised as gender-specific child abuse and constitutes a major infringement to the bodily autonomy of women and girls.
article / Mayo 13, 2024
Defying all odds to create a ‘Better Future’
Yvonne is an 18-year-old girl who lives in Huye District. She is the first born in a family of four girls. While that is a blessing, her father did not think so as he still held on to regressive views of the boy child being more valuable than the girl child. He constantly harassed their mother for not giving birth to sons and also refused to take responsibility of providing for his children. Yvonne’s family was already living in poverty and in disputes but this worsened when they had the fourth girl. She was born with mobility challenges and deaf-blindness.
article / Abril 29, 2024
Sponsorship helps a Desperate Girl Meet Her Dream
World Vision sponsorship programme helping children like Tigist achieve their dreams.