publication / Febrero 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 / Enero 19, 2024
World Vision Zambia Declares Category 1 National Response for Cholera outbreak
Zambia has experienced increased incidences of cholera since January 2023, with the first cases reported in Vubwi, a town bordering Malawi. The situation was initially contained and declared closed on July 15, 2023.
article / Febrero 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.”
publication / Abril 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 / Diciembre 14, 2023
Empowering Girls to Stand For One Another And Fight Inequality
World Vision empowered the Girls’ Club by providing training and material support. Teachers were also part of the training. It also constructed a menstrual hygiene management room in the school to make the girls' club's work much easier.
article / Marzo 6, 2024
Access to Information Contributes to GREATER MENSTRUAL DIGNITY for Girls in Huila
Azinaide is a 14-year-old girl who attends the "Safe Space" in the municipality of Humpata, Huíla. Like many girls, at the beginning of her reproductive years, Azinaide faced many challenges in accessing information, a reality commonly seen in many vulnerable communities, and talking about puberty or menstruation is still considered taboo within families.