East Asia Capacity Statement | Health & Nutrition

Tackling the root causes of Childhood Malnutrition and Illness 

World Vision East Asia delivers holistic, evidence-based solutions to combat childhood malnutrition and illness, focusing on long-term impact rather than short-term aid. We address root causes by working at every level: household, community, and health system.

1. Empowering Families

Our deep household-level reach enables targeted support for vulnerable children. Through community health workers and proven models like Positive Deviance Hearth (PDH), we equip caregivers to prepare nutritious meals with local ingredients, promoting healthy growth in young children. Behavior change among parents and caregivers is at the heart of our success.

2. Mobilizing Communities 

We engage local leaders, health committees, and faith actors to shift harmful norms and promote positive practices. Our Channels of Hope and Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approaches strengthen accountability and drive community-led solutions aligned with global health standards.

3. Strengthening health systems

We enhance service quality by training health professionals, improving clinic infrastructure, and promoting clean water and safe birthing facilities. In 2024 alone, we supported 725 health facilities and 1,844 mother groups while introducing Cambodia’s first Baby Friendly Health Centre and pioneering breastfeeding support through trained lactation counselors.

4. Preventing and managing childhood illness
Tackling tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria
Partnering with the Global Fund and national governments, we implement awareness, testing, referral, and treatment programs to combat TB in Myanmar and HIV, TB, and malaria in Thailand. Our integrated, community-first approach brings essential care to the most vulnerable.

5. Strengthening Food Security & Resilience
We support families facing hunger by building resilient, sustainable livelihoods through local value chains, natural farming methods, and water harvesting. Our programs help communities adapt to climate shocks and ensure year-round access to nutritious food.