This press release highlights the declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak by the Democratic Republic of Congo in Ituri province. This new outbreak is the Bundibugyo variant, which does not have any treatment or vaccines, making the response most complex. It is also spreading rapidly as the province of North Kivu has declared one confirmed case, and Uganda has confirmed 1 case. World Vision is calling for a coordinated and cross-border response.

In an innovative public-private partnership, World Vision Ghana, the Agotime-Ziope District Assembly, and Centrich Enterprise unveiled a disability-friendly bio-digester household toilet for a vulnerable woman in Agorhokpo.

In 2020… 35 wells in six GN Divisions in Kandavalai, Killinochchi that were contaminated after floods were cleaned and handed back to the community benefitting over 2,000 children and adults.

The lack of rainfall can cause various problems for local communities, including damage to crops and a shortage of drinking water. These effects can lead to devastating economic and social disasters like famine, forced migration from drought-stricken areas, and conflict over remaining resources. In Zambia, where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy and sustenance for many families, the impact of a severe drought is profound. The El Nino phenomenon, characterized by warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific, has exacerbated these conditions, leading to one of the most severe droughts in recent history. The repercussions are felt across various sectors, affecting food security, water availability, and energy supplies.