Phiona Koyiet emphasises that mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is a critical yet often overlooked component of humanitarian and development work, especially for vulnerable children. She argues that poor mental health significantly hinders children's development and well-being, particularly in crisis-affected populations like refugees and migrants. Koyiet calls for greater investment, stronger partnerships, and adherence to global guidelines to close the treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries.

World Vision and Lao Ministry of Health Partner Again to Deliver 800,000 Deworming Tablets for Young Children

Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Network for School Meals is issuing a unified call to action.

Miryam, a mother of several children, benefited from World Vision’s targeted home visits during her latest pregnancy. Previously unaware of proper infant feeding practices, she learned the importance of exclusive breastfeeding through trained community volunteers. Applying this advice, she gave birth safely, and her baby, Ofranel, now three months old, is healthy and has never been sick. Miryam expresses her gratitude, saying the program helped her experience motherhood more confidently and safely.

The earthquake destroyed the family’s home, leaving only ruins behind. Night after night, Aung’s family slept outside on benches. He says, “With my wife injured, I had to take her to the hospital, look after my children, and I couldn’t work. Every day was a struggle.”

How World Vision Mozambique Delivered in 2024

The Global Wasting Advocacy Coalition and the Global Nutrition Cluster are issuing a joint statement to call for urgent, coordinated action at UNGA 80 to address the escalating child wasting crisis.

Ending child malnutrition in Mozambique: Murrupula and Memba districts host community roadshows as part of the "Enough" campaign to empower families with nutrition education and healthcare, addressing a persistent challenge in Nampula Province where 46.7% of children are affected.