publication / September 10, 2024
East Asia 2023 At A Glance
The East Asia region is home to an estimated 155.2 million people living in extreme poverty. The challenges faced by families in meeting their basic needs and securing their livelihoods are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, conflict, and rising costs of living.
article / September 15, 2024
Chief Nzamane’s Chiefdom Celebrates Open Defecation Free Status
“In the past, I used to experience diarrhea frequently. On some days, the pain in my stomach was so bad that I couldn’t even walk, so I would miss class,” recalls 18-year-old Theresa, who has spent her entire life in Mphunza Village under Nzamane’s chiefdom in Zambia’s eastern province. Like many others in her community, Theresa’s village was heavily affected by waterborne diseases, impacting both children and adults.
article / September 7, 2024
A Journey of Change and Hope: Celebrating an Open Defecation-Free Chibwika Chiefdom
World Vision Zambia, in partnership with UNICEF Zambia and Chibwika Chiefdom, has been working to improve sanitation and hygiene behaviours by conducting awareness and encouraging communities to build pit latrines in 137 villages.
publication / May 9, 2024
World Vision Myanmar - Impact Report 2023
World Vision Myanmar - Impact Report 2023