article / May 7, 2024
World Vision's commitment to the war-displaced in the DRC through the childhood Rescue Programme: A story of hope and resilience
Explore World Vision's impactful Childhood Rescue Programme in the DRC, providing hope amidst conflict through economic empowerment and resilience-building initiatives.
article / April 30, 2024
World Vision Kenya Launches National Flood Response
Amidst the devastating floods in Kenya, Mathare North Primary School shelters 200 families, grappling with despair. As of April 29th, the Government of Kenya reports indicate that approximately 150,365 people have been displaced by the ongoing rains, with 169 deaths recorded as floods swept through almost half of Kenya.
World Vision is responding with urgent aid, delivering cash transfers having launched a national flood relief effort to reach over 84,000 affected individuals.
press release / April 14, 2024
A year of violence in Sudan threatens 24 million children with hunger, violence and lack of schooling
As the conflict in Sudan, reaches its one-year milestone, tens of millions of children and women continue to endure the worst violence imaginable.
article / April 2, 2024
World Vision Zambia recognises journalists for amplifying children’s voices through media awards
In a celebration of journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling, World Vision has hosted the second edition of its Media Recognition Awards ceremony to recognize journalists whose work sheds light on transformational Community development, including children’s voices.
publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
article / May 3, 2024
World Vision Hands over Infrastructure Projects worth $6.2 million
World Vision Malawi hands over infrastructure projects in WASH, Education, Health and Livelihood constructed from 2021 to 2023 worth $6.2 million.
publication / April 5, 2024
2023 Global Report on Child Participation in World Vision Decision-Making Processes
This second annual Global Report on Child Participation in World Vision Decision-Making Processes celebrates the different ways girls and boys across the world have been meaningfully involved in the decisions that World Vision makes to improve child well-being around the world. Field Offices have continued to implement stronger and more innovative ways of listening to children, including them in local and national decision-making spaces to ensure that programming and strategy decisions are informed by children’s experiences, priorities, needs, and perspectives.
This report highlights the extraordinary practices of each region and Field Office, celebrating the ways our staff have shared decision-making power with children. World Vision continues to press in our belief that children’s participation is not only a right, but an essential element of our child-focused agenda.
press release / April 26, 2024
Syrians are "forgotten, underfunded” and "gripped by food security, nutrition & climate change crises", ahead of major international conference – World Vision
SYRIANS ARE "FORGOTTEN, UNDERFUNDED” AND "GRIPPED BY FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION & CLIMATE CHANGE CRISES", AHEAD OF MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – World Vision
publication / April 29, 2024
Joining Forces Coalition calls for the immediate halt of the plan to repeal anti-FGM/C law in The Gambia
The Joining Forces Coalition condemns in the strongest terms harmful practices such as excision, which is also internationally recognised as gender-specific child abuse and constitutes a major infringement to the bodily autonomy of women and girls.
article / April 22, 2024
World Vision Green Teams: Making a Difference for a Plastic-Free World
Together, we can create a healthier planet for future generations. This #EarthDay, take a stand against plastic pollution! #WorldVision #GreenTeam #ProtectOurPlanet