article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
In the heart of Mexico City, next to the iconic yet challenging neighborhood of Tepito, lies La Soledad shelter, a sanctuary for hundreds of migrants from various corners of the world. This sanctuary offers more than just a place to rest; it provides sustenance, medical assistance, legal guidance, and refuge for those migrating towards the United States.
Among its occupants are over 400 individuals residing in tents on the plaza adjacent to the sanctuary. Their hopes are pinned on a text message that will tell them if they have been admitted to the asylum program offered by the United States. However, behind the daily routines and acts of solidarity lies the dilemma of migrant children and adolescents who make their way to this site. Organizations such as World Vision Mexico and UNICEF have joined forces to address these pressing needs, implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives to safeguard health and well-being.
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials in search of a better future. From the jungles of Darien to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their odyssey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: La iglesia de los Migrantes en Ciudad de México
En el corazón de la Ciudad de México, junto al icónico pero desafiante barrio de Tepito, se encuentra el refugio La Soledad, un santuario para cientos de migrantes de diversos rincones del mundo. Este santuario ofrece más que un lugar para descansar; brinda sustento, ayuda médica, orientación legal y refugio para las personas que están migrando hacia Estados Unidos.
Entre sus ocupantes se encuentran más de 400 personas que residen en tiendas de campaña en la plaza adyacente al santuario. Sus esperanzas están a la espera de un mensaje de texto que les dirá si han sido admitidas al programa de asilo que ofrece Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, detrás de las rutinas diarias y los actos de solidaridad hay el dilema de las niñas, niños, adolescentes migrantes que llegan hasta este sitio. Organizaciones como World Vision México y UNICEF se han unido para abordar estas necesidades apremiantes, implementando iniciativas de Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (WASH) para resguardar la salud y el bienestar.
Las historias de familias como las de Luzmar y Yesmelis sirven como recordatorios de las pruebas en busca de un futuro mejor. Desde las selvas de Darién hasta las bulliciosas calles de la Ciudad de México, su odisea está marcada por la resistencia. A pesar de los contratiempos e incertidumbres, su determinación permanece firme, alimentada por el sueño de un mañana más seguro para sus hijos.
publication / March 7, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update December 2023
Discover how 'Esperanza sin Fronteras' is making a tangible impact amid the migration crisis across Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Learn how our multi-country approach and strategic partnerships provide comprehensive support to over 2 million individuals, including 43% migrant children and adolescents. Join us in building a world where solidarity and compassion know no borders
publication / February 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.
publication / October 12, 2023
Not Enough: Global Perceptions on Child Hunger and Malnutrition
Our world has enough of everything to provide a life of plenty for every child, yet every day more children go hungry.
The findings of this survey highlight the stark reality for families around the world. Almost all people believe that having enough food to eat is a basic human right – 91%, but 21% of children are going to bed hungry and 30% of parents does not knowwhere their next meal will come from.
publication / February 1, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update September 2023
Discover the achievements and challenges faced by refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations in the "Hope Without Borders" Multi-Country Response Report from July to September 2023. World Vision's continuous commitment has reached 1.9 million people since 2019, and between July and September, there were 86.2 thousand participants. Explore detailed accounts of our initiatives in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Join us in bringing hope and assistance to those facing adversity in the region.
publication / March 7, 2024
Actualización de la Respuesta "Esperanza sin Fronteras" a diciembre de 2023
Descubre cómo 'Esperanza sin Fronteras' está teniendo un impacto tangible en medio de la crisis migratoria en Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panamá, Perú y Venezuela. Conoce cómo nuestro enfoque multipaís y alianzas estratégicas han brindado apoyo integral a más de 2 millones de personas, incluyendo un 43% de niñas, niños y adolescentes migrantes. Únete a nosotros para construir un mundo donde la solidaridad y la compasión no conozcan fronteras.
publication / May 28, 2023
Nurturing Care Thematic Brief on Responsive Feeding
This brief, developed by Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development, explains what is meant by responsive feeding and how to create the enabling environments for caregivers to responsively feed their young children. Practical examples from Bangladesh, Ghana, Mexico, Timor-Leste and the West Bank are included.
publication / May 18, 2017
DRR Case Studies of Collaboration Mexico Alliance
This is a study examining situations where governments have worked together with communities or civil society organisations to design policies, plans or projects related to resilience.
press release / October 15, 2023
Conflict is main cause of hunger globally: new survey highlights links between conflict and hunger
Conflict is main cause of hunger globally: new survey highlights links between conflict and hunger