press release / April 24, 2024
World Vision Launches "ENOUGH" Campaign to End Child Hunger and Malnutrition in Kenya
World Vision launches ENOUGH campaign in Kenya to address child hunger and malnutrition in the country. The landmark campaign is a timely initiative that will not only call for enough nutritious food in school and at home, but will also call for improved data collection, climate-smart agriculture, and policy reforms even as the Kenyan Government plans to establish a national policy on school meals by June 2023 as well as strengthen the efficiency and accountability mechanisms of the school meals initiative.
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 / March 6, 2024
Access to Information Contributes to GREATER MENSTRUAL DIGNITY for Girls in Huila
Azinaide is a 14-year-old girl who attends the "Safe Space" in the municipality of Humpata, Huíla. Like many girls, at the beginning of her reproductive years, Azinaide faced many challenges in accessing information, a reality commonly seen in many vulnerable communities, and talking about puberty or menstruation is still considered taboo within families.
publication / April 18, 2024
59 child friendly spaces in Ukraine and Moldova at risk of closure as funding declines
Since the beginning of World Vision's response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, a total of 37 child friendly spaces are operational in Moldova and 22 in Ukraine, being implemented by trained partners.
article / October 13, 2023
International Day of the Girl Child - Sierra Leone
The International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated in Bo, southern Sierra Leone, under the theme “Our time is Now, Our Rights, Our Future.”
publication / April 25, 2024
MEER Brussels VIII Policy Brief: spotlight on nutrition, food security and climate change
The Syria crisis recently marked its 13th year, it remains the largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 12 million Syrians forcibly displaced in the region.
article / October 3, 2018
Regina conquers Tuberculosis
Regina, 10, took a deep breath, smiled, and then ran as fast as she could across the grounds of 6 Mile clinic in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. She was still smiling when she reached her goal post. Regina paused for a few seconds to catch her breath and then dashed back to where she started.
press release / May 7, 2024
New World Vision report reveals only 5% of global aid targets children despite every $1 resulting in $10 benefits
Press release that highlights the new research by World Vision and Ernst and Young finds the impact of official development assistance for children brings strong return on investment (ROI)
press release / October 9, 2023
World Vision Lesotho to Commemorate International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of a Girl Child is an annual observance declared by the United Nations highlighting the importance of addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that girls face worldwide. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls.