Child defilement cases have been on the rise in recent years. The Zambia Police Service reported that in the second quarter of 2021, 576 children were defiled. That number increased by 10% from that reported in the first
A deadly mix of conflict, desert locust infestation, COVID-19 and the climate change crisis have pushed more than 7 million people across six countries in East Africa into a hunger crisis. This report looks at the needs that
South Sudan experienced heightened multiple shocks as the COVID-19 pandemic plowed on through 2021. That compounded the suffering of its over 12 million population, but these debilitating challenges did not deter World Vision
A deadly mix of conflict, desert locust infestation, COVID-19 and the climate change crisis have pushed more than 7 million people across six countries in East Africa into a hunger crisis. This report looks at the needs that
Although things happened in the blink of an eye in 2020, putting pressure on our planning throughout the year, World Vision quickly took a position and readjusted efforts, acting in priority sectors that obviously do not
Several international conventions prohibit female genital mutilation (FGM) such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
For nearly two decades, World Vision has developed, tested, and implemented an original approach to social accountability, Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), which emphasises advocacy and dialogue. CVA results are usually
South Sudan’s hunger crisis is leaving girls at greater risk of early marriage. This publication seeks to understand the drivers of early marriage and highlight solutions to address it.
Understanding the scale of Child
World Vision is driven by our desire to serve God and transform the lives of vulnerable children. This annual report highlights our work and achievements during the our 2021 fiscal year (FY21) from October 2020 to September
A deadly mix of conflict, desert locust infestation, COVID-19 and the climate change crisis have pushed more than 7 million people across six countries in East Africa into a hunger crisis.
This report looks at the needs that
As we faced numerous challenges within our operating context in 2021, including the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we sought to be more agile and adaptive as an organisation so that we can continue to do the work
World Vision is committed to empowering lives – especially those of the most vulnerable across the continent. In this latest edition of our West and Central Africa Newsletter, find the latest updates on our work alongside
World Vision started operations in South Kordofan state in 2018, as part of its expansion strategy to go to where the need is greatest. We have operations in 14 out of the 17 localities, directly reaching the most vulnerable
World Vision has been operating in Sudan for over 20 years. In Blue Nile state, World Vision started operations in 2005, implementing programmes that address immediate humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities while
World Vision Sudan started operations in East Darfur state in 2017. We implement a combination of short-term emergency lifesaving projects (six months to one-year) and multi-year projects of between two to three years in
World Vision collaborates with communities, government, sponsors, donors, civil society and the private sector to reach the most vulnerable children, because we believe every child deserves life in all its fullness. World
This report summarises some of the most amazing accomplishments realised under World Vision's third National Strategy for Ethiopia from 2016 to 2020.
In this report, you will read about transformative impact that is the
A deadly mix of conflict, desert locust infestation, COVID-19 and the climate change crisis have pushed more than 7 million people across six countries in East Africa into a hunger crisis.
This report looks at the needs that
World Vision started operations in South Darfur state in 2004. Along with other like-minded organisations in South Darfur, World Vision is responding to the short-term and long-term needs of the most vulnerable children
During its 2020 fiscal year (October 2019 - September 2020), World Vision reached 3,930,282 beneficiaries in Somalia. This refers to the number of people reached either directly or indirectly through World Vision’s
World Vision has been operating in Somalia since 1993, with the mission to support the most vulnerable children and their communities to enhance their resilience and well-being. Our strategic goal is to enhance the resilient
As the 3rd African Girl Summit focusing on “Culture, Human Rights and Accountability; Accelerating End to Harmful Practices” starts in Niamey, girls from across West Africa met together on 12 November 2021, to join voices and
Tanzania achieved lower-middle income country status on July 1st 2020. However, the country’s economic growth is not guaranteed to produce a direct impact on the well-being of the most poverty-impacted and vulnerable people
Maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) remains a public concern in Zambia. For instance, maternal mortality in Zambia is estimated at 183 deaths per 100,000 live births (Phiri et al., 2020). Equally, between 2014-2018
