article / September 16, 2024
How integrating support systems heal displaced women in Ukraine from the wounds of war
After enduring months of devastation in war-torn Kharkiv, Nataliia and her 18-year-old daughter Dasha fled to escape the haunting nightmares and escalating mental health issues. Now, in a World Vision-supported social apartment known as the Halfway House, they start from scratch. With access to safe shelter, essential support, and holistic psychological, social, and legal services, Nataliia and Dasha are beginning to rebuild their lives.
article / September 10, 2024
Violence against women and domestic abuse: A reality in war-torn Ukraine
Cases of domestic violence is happening in Ukraine's households with the war aggravating the situation. Follow Oksana's* story as she escapes the abuse with her two children and rebuilds her life in a World Vision-supported safe house.
article / August 1, 2024
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publication / September 19, 2024
Capacity Statement: Citizen Voice and Action 2024
Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is a local advocacy approach that World Vision uses to increase dialogue between ordinary citizens and organizations that provide services to the public. It aims to improve accountability from the administrative and political sections of government (both national and local) in order to improve the delivery and quality of public services. The approach aims to empower communities to realize the potential within to influence the quality, efficiency and accountability of public services.
article / September 2, 2024
Micro-Credit: A Catalyst for Women's Empowerment in Cabinda
The economic crisis is a reality in Angola, but in the midst of so many difficulties, people like Juliana have made a real difference in their community with what little they can. Juliana's explanation is a reality in Cabinda today, and many children have benefited from this initiative.
article / August 26, 2024
Eco-flame ignites change: World Vision Ghana and Vivo Energy empower women with eco-friendly cookstoves
The Eco-Flame project will train over 200 women in the use of eco-friendly cooking methods, making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability, economic savings and improved health for the people of East Gonja.
article / August 22, 2024
Women in Kalobeyei, Turkana West, Embrace Kitchen Gardens to Improve Food Security and Resilience
Prolonged drought due to climate change and the porous security situation in northern Kenya resulting from conflicts over scarce pasture and water along the border of Kenya and South Sudan have forced women in Turkana West Sub-County to take the lead in livelihood diversification.
As the impacts of climate change continue to take a toll on communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), the story of Lotukoi Lominyo—a 46-year-old widow from Oropoi village in Turkana County—serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to build resilient communities. Lotukoi is visually impaired, having lost one eye, but her story continues to inspire many women.
publication / September 4, 2024
Scaling Social Accountability Evidence from Africa, Asia and the Caucasus
This publication shares World Vision’s evidence of the impact of social accountability after 12 years of investment in research and application across 48 countries, including 15 designated as fragile contexts/states.