press release / November 5, 2025
Children's Lives Hanging in the Balance: Somalia's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amidst Dire Funding Shortfalls
The humanitarian crisis in Somalia has reached catastrophic levels, with children's lives at risk. Despite urgent needs, the response is severely underfunded, with only 21% of required funding received, three months till year's end - the lowest in decades, warns World Vision. The nutrition cluster, crucial for health and nutrition services, has received just 9% of needed funds, leaving millions without urgent support.
publication / November 13, 2025
Community Health Worker Census Report 2025
World Vision’s CHW Census 2025 report highlights feedback from 43 field offices on nearly 200,000 CHWs worldwide.
publication / September 3, 2025
Grow ENRICH Food Flow Landscape Assessment Report
The Grow ENRICH Food Flow Landscape Assessment explores food systems in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania to identify gaps and opportunities for food security.
press release / October 29, 2025
Africa Day for Food and Nutrition: Strengthening Food Systems for Nutrition Security
Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.
article / August 27, 2025
From Scarcity to Surplus: A Farmer's Success in Hudur, Somalia
Farmers in Hudur, Southern Somalia, face severe drought and conflict, threatening their livelihoods. Ibrahim, a father of nine, struggled with poor crop yields and water scarcity. With support from World Vision’s Somali Nexus Accelerator Fund (NAF), he received drought-resistant seeds, agricultural training, and a solar-powered irrigation system. This transformed his farm, enabling consistent harvests, food security, and income for his family’s education. Ibrahim’s success story highlights the impact of sustainable farming solutions in conflict-affected regions.
article / September 15, 2025
'They’ve already chosen a husband for me’ A 15-year-old girl’s future traded for food in Somalia
Fifteen-year-old Muslimo* never imagined her childhood would end this way. Once a hopeful student in Ethiopia, she now spends her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her younger siblings in a displacement camp in Doolow, Somalia. Hunger has taken the place of learning.
article / November 5, 2025
A Somali Mother Grows Hope from Her Backyard
A visual narrative of Fadumo’s life in Cuun, Puntland, Somalia—highlighting her collaborative farming efforts, market preparations, and family moments centred around meals made from fresh farm produce.