Global Health expert Michele Gaudrault argues that Community Health Workers require support, remuneration, and reasonable workloads, and that promoting this support is a smart investment for global health.

World Vision advocates fair pay and ethical workloads for community health workers to strengthen equitable, sustainable health systems worldwide.

The humanitarian crisis in Somalia has reached catastrophic levels, with children's lives at risk. Despite urgent needs, the response is severely underfunded, with only 21% of required funding received, three months till year's end - the lowest in decades, warns World Vision. The nutrition cluster, crucial for health and nutrition services, has received just 9% of needed funds, leaving millions without urgent support.

A partnership between the Ministry of Health and the Consortium led by World Vision, the Partnering for Sustainable Education Outcomes (PARES) project conducted a deworming campaign that benefited over 85.000 children in Nampula and Zambezia provinces in northern and central regions of Mozambique.

Olena, a Ukrainian teacher, faces constant upheaval due to war. Evacuated thrice, she now seeks safety in Lviv with her daughters, relying on community support to stay resilient, continue her work, and provide stability for her students amid ongoing conflict.

After facing emotional turmoil and isolation, Sanam found healing and resilience through OCCD’s mental health counseling under the GFFO project.

On World Mental Health Day, MHPSS Advisor Mike Kirakossian calls for integrated, inclusive, and culturally rooted mental health and psychosocial support for children and communities living through emergencies in the Middle East and Eastern Europe region.

How integrated investments across health, nutrition, education, protection, and social protection can help every child thrive amid global crises.