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Health & Nutrition

Standing with Science Means Reaching the Last Child

Science remains essential to improving child health, but only if it reaches the most marginalised.

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Myanmar Earthquake Response

One Year On: Reclaiming What Was Stolen

One year after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, Thingyan returns as a reminder that recovery depends on local resilience, sustained commitment, and hope.

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Faith as a Connector in Humanitarian Action

A personal reflection on faith, humanitarian action, and World Vision’s work in fragile contexts—showing how shared beliefs can build trust, hope, and...

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World Tuberculosis Day

Finding the Missing Children of TB: Why Nutrition Integration Matters

Ending paediatric tuberculosis requires confronting two hidden crises: the underdiagnosis of children with TB and the separation of TB and nutrition.

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World Water Day

More Than Water: The Multiplier Effect of Integrated Development

Empowering women drives lasting change. See how Beyond Access is transforming communities through integrated water, sanitation, and economic initiatives.

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School Meals and WASH

Are we missing the key ingredient in school meals?

Integrating WASH into Rwanda’s Home-Grown School Feeding Programme boosts nutrition, attendance, and girls’ education. Learn why food alone is not enough.

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Becoming One: Faith in Action Against Femicide

Faith leaders in Kenya are helping prevent violence against women through a community‑led couples programme that strengthens relationships and protects...

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Ukraine Crisis Response

Four Winters In: What Ukraine’s Children Are Living Through

Four years into the war, Ukraine’s children face deep psychological wounds. Explore how conflict reshapes childhood and what’s being done to help them heal...

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CHILD PARTICIPATION

Are we making online safety laws for children without listening to them?

Why many online safety policies struggle to deliver the safer and fairer digital environments that children say they need.

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Beyond Pills: How to End Neglected Tropical Diseases

Dr Eun Seok Kim says NTD elimination requires more than drugs. Lasting change comes from safer environments, engaged communities, and resilient health...

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Investing in Teachers Powers Lifelong Learning

Bounmee says teacher shortages threaten early education access. Read why she believes investing in teachers is key to lifelong learning for every child.

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Children's Voices

Why listening to children is the best Christmas gift

Biruk says the most meaningful gift for children isn’t wrapped under a tree. It’s shaping a better future not just for them, but with them.

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After COP30: Will the World Finally See the Children of the Amazon?

Children of the Amazon remain at the heart of the climate crisis, their wellbeing deeply connected to the planet’s future.

Hope & Love

Hope and Love Measure

Measuring the Immeasurable – Insights from Albania

Dr. Elmazi shares about groundbreaking research in Albania that explores how love of God and neighbor shapes children’s hope, purpose, and program impact.

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Community Health Workers

Are your Community Health Workers salaried, skilled, supervised and supplied?

Global health expert Michele Gaudrault highlights why supporting and paying Community Health Workers is a smart investment for stronger health systems.

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World Cities Day

How smart are the smart cities in South Asia & Pacific?

Smart cities need to be more than technologically advanced. They must put people, especially vulnerable families, at the centre of planning.

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Are food regulations failing to protect children?

On World Food Day, Andrea Galante and Carmen Tse call for mandatory food regulation policies that uphold every child’s right to a healthy diet.

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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Investing in WASH is investing in education

Khalil A. Hamad, Technical WASH Focal Person with World Vision Iraq, says water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cannot be seen as a luxury in schools, but...

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Day of the Girl

Girls are already boldly leading; It’s time we catch up

On International Day of the girl, Mona calls for bold, sustained action from governments, civil society actors, and community leaders across Asia and the...

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World Mental Health Day

Resilience in the Rubble: Mental Health as the Foundation of Sustainable Recovery

Phiona Koyiet, Senior Technical Advisor for Mental Health and Psychosocial, calls for more investment in mental health and psychological well-being in...

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World Mental Health Day

In catastrophes and emergencies, aid workers need mental health support too

On World Mental Health Day, Staff Care Director Kate Roberts urges leaders to see staff care as a business investment.

NG4

The Power of Parntering

We Are Partners – And Why It Matters More Than Ever

Mike Wisheart and Ian de Villiers reflect on how partnerships that unlock greater impact are critical for the new future.

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School Meals Programmes: Expanding access through innovative financing to accelerate progress towards the SDGs

A joint blog from the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Global Child Nutrition Foundation, the Sustainable Financing Initiative for School Health and Nutrition, and World...

Rome Nutrition Week 2025

Turning Ideas into Impact: How the Global Nutrition Community Is Acting Now

Andrea Galante writes that from policy halls to local farms, Rome Nutrition Week showed that when nutrition is integrated across sectors, change is...

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World Immunisation Week

Proof in every dose: How local heroes are making immunisation #HumanlyPossible

Onei Uetela shares World Vision's commitment and plan to reach 4 million children with vaccines