publication / September 6, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - August 2024
In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.
article / September 18, 2024
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University Forge Partnership to Restore Degraded Landscapes through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University (CBU) have taken a massive step forward in addressing the pressing issue of land degradation by formalizing a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration will see the two institutions work together to advance research and promote sustainable land restoration through the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) model.
publication / September 9, 2024
Unfinished Business: The progress in policies to end violence against children
Each year, one billion children suffer from violence, losing their innocence and bearing lifelong scars. Despite government promises to end this violence, progress is inconsistent, with some areas regressing. A new report highlights the current state of policy commitments in 21 countries, revealing that no country has done enough to end violence against children by 2030. While some countries have outlawed violence, enforcement is lacking, and loopholes remain. West Africa, in particular, shows minimal progress and high rates of child marriage and labor.
publication / September 10, 2024
Haiti Earthquake Emergency Response Final Report
World Vision Haiti's earthquake response provided WASH, food, shelter, health, and child protection support to over 155,000 vulnerable individuals.
publication / September 3, 2024
Full Report: Climate Change, Vulnerability and Migration
Climate change drives migration in Southeast Asia, impacting vulnerable families and children. This report explores the intersection of climate, poverty, and injustice.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition 2024
The World Vision Zambia Health programme focuses on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN). The aim of the programme is to improve the health status of pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five. Our strategic objective for health is to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality through improved health and nutrition practices. The heart of World Vision’s Global Health and Nutrition Strategy is a package of preventative interventions for mothers and children under two, targeting the first 1,000-days.
publication / August 19, 2024
Unprecedented: The crisis for children and families in Sudan
Report by World Vision highlighting the Unprecedented hunger, mental health tragedy, and gender-based violence children and families in Sudan are currently facing
video / September 4, 2024
An Unprecedented Education Crisis in the West Bank
Because of violence, checkpoints and the economic crisis, the right to education of Palestinian children has never been so threatened. As they are expected to go back to school on the 9th of September, they face formidable barriers.
article / August 26, 2024
Afishata, a Rural Woman Empowered through Financial Inclusion in Ghana
Afishata's journey took a significant turn when she joined the Nabori Savings for Transformation (S4T) group. This is part of the Village Savings and Loans Associations Linkage Programme, supported by World Vision Ghana and Vision Fund Ghana, and funded by the World Bank.
publication / September 3, 2024
Short Report: Climate Change, Vulnerability and Migration
The climate crisis forces vulnerable families to migrate, disrupting lives. This report, co-created between World Vision and Stockholm Environment Institute, shares 92 stories of resilience and the urgent need for global action.