article / February 19, 2024
Cocoa production enhanced through practical and sustainable skills transfer
The ripple effect of Isaac’s dedication and the project’s impact extends beyond his cocoa block. As a proud father, he shares that his oldest son has ventured into cocoa farming, establishing his cocoa block, and as such he is very proud.
opinion / April 22, 2024
Raising our hands for a healthier and greener tomorrow
Ahead of Earth Day 2024, Kevin Weseni, Senior Food Assistance Advisor for the Global Hunger Response at World Vision International, underscores the significance of school feeding programmes in combating climate change and gives insights into ways they can foster sustainability.
publication / April 22, 2024
NextGen Aid: Technical Appendix
Technical Appendix for the NextGen Aid project, an economic appraisal to estimate the return on investment (ROI) from child-related Official Development Assistance (ODA).
article / February 29, 2024
Prosperity Through Sustainable Climate Smart and Inclusive Cocoa Family Farming
Luis, a dedicated individual in Papua New Guinea, reflects on his second year with the Gigaso Cooperative, managing a successful cacao nursery. His efforts yield 20,000 rootstocks, promising economic impact by providing 300 seedlings to each farmer. In its third year, the project aims to enhance farmers' skills, improve cocoa block management, and foster financial independence. Chairman Koti expresses satisfaction with the cooperative's progress, envisioning a sustainable future. The project's success, supported by the Australian NGO Cooperation Program and World Vision, signifies the transformative potential of sustainable cocoa farming for community resilience.
article / February 16, 2024
Empowering Women Farmers: Inspiring hope for Sustainable Agriculture
Getari, a farmer with Kou Cooperative Society in Madang’s Usino District, transformed her cocoa block, empowering women in her community. Trained by World Vision's ANCP Climate Smart Cocoa project, she mastered climate-smart farming, boosting her cocoa's health and productivity. Sharing her knowledge, she mentored other women, fostering community bonds.
article / March 10, 2024
Empowering futures: How IMPACT+ drives resilience and sustainability among Zambian adolescents
Adolescents face huge and unique challenges in a quickly changing world. Along with an explosion of brain and body growth, adolescents around the world are experiencing displacement and migration, learning loss and school leaving due to COVID-19, conflict, and climate, onset mental health issues and high levels of sexual and physical violence.
publication / February 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.
article / May 6, 2024
Champion In The Fight Against Malnutrition: How Fortified Porridge Saved Augustinho
This is a story about malnutrition recovery in central Mozambique
publication / February 14, 2024
Community Health and Nutrition Systems Strengthening Project Factsheet
Partnering with the Lao Ministry of Health and UNICEF, World Vision advances its goal to increase the number of Lao children who are well nourished, with the CHNSS Project funded by USAID.