Trapped in an imaginary world
Listen to the letter here Dear World, This is not a love letter; this is my story. I am writing you this letter because I feel lonely. I live with my...
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A divorced young mother’s journey to freedom and success
Listen to the letter here Dear World, This is not a love letter; this is my story. Today is a bittersweet day for me; it is my graduation. Finally, after...
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Ending stigma around menstruation through WASH UP! Girl Talk
The WASH UP! Girl Talk project was developed out of the realisation that there was very little Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) promotion in Zimbabwe and...
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Hon. Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan’s Visit: Raising South Sudan's hunger crisis in the global agenda
By Dr. Mesfin Loha, Country Director, World Vision South Sudan The recent visit of the Canadian Minister of International Development, Hon. Harjit Singh...
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From the edge of the abyss
Written by Suzan Hussien Abd, Meal Assistant It wasn't easy for her to face it , but it is inevitable, it was difficult to be a woman and a man at the same...
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“Empowered women, empowered children” research launch
For the first time in Albania a research is launched focusing on the relationship between socio-demographic and empowering factors of women with the well...
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Global forum on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion off to a good start
A much-anticipated Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Learning Forum has officially begun in Lilongwe, Malawi, with delegates from 11 countries...
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Vegetable farms in South Sudan bring men and women together for healthier families and better communities
“Hunger has become routine for people in my community. Children no longer cry because they have become accustomed to hunger. Drought and floods frustrate...
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To a family that radiates love
“Before I would not spend a lot of time with my spouse and children. I would make all the decisions," states Bledar from Librazhd, as he recounts his...
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Small steps towards the future
The diary of Izabela, a teenager from Durr ës My name is Izabela, I am 14-years-old from Durrës and I want to tell you how I started my journey five years...
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5 tips: Promoting women’s economic empowerment and engaging men
Livelihood expert Ellie Wong outlines out what World Vision has learned about how empowering women to balance both income generation and care work
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Savina - the 'architect' of women and children's rights
In one of the school classes where Savina studies, several paintings stand out. Beautiful, full of life, and painted with great love, these paintings...
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Puentes Project gives opportunities for young girls in Guatemala
by Danielle McCadden The Puentes Project, funded by USAID and implemented by World Vision in partnership with a consortium of organizations, provides...
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Kamwanya mothers group keeps eight girls in school
In rural Malawi, a girl has limited opportunities. Unlike boys, girls are faced with pressure for marriage as soon as they become teenagers. In Mchinji...
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Women leaders raise voices to advocate for equal rights in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2020 included an important provision – that women should comprise 35 percent of governance...
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Break the Bias in WASH: Going Beyond for the Next Generation of Strong Women
Kristie and Lani share reflections around breaking bias and taking action in honor of International Women’s Day #IWD2022 #breakthebias.
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Women's leadership: A cornerstone to family stability and local development
Gisèle, a 39-year-old mother of three girls, happily clears the area around her construction site. Feeling involved and gratified, she shows the joy of...
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Meet the women daring to end malaria in Malawi
The “man’s world” that James Brown wrote about some 50 decades ago, continues to crumble before our eyes as many impeccable women continue to break glass...
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IWD 2022: Zambia National Director celebrates women's contributions
World Vision's National Director for Zambia, John Hasse, says women and girls are powerful leaders and change-makers for climate adaptation and mitigation...
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Message from our Ethiopia HR Director on International Women’s Day 2022
Learn how World Vision strives to help create a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
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World Vision's Zambia office wins Project Zero 2022 Disability Award
World Vision's Zambia office has been recognised for its innovative solutions that support the rights and lives of persons with disabilities at the ZeroCon...
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More gender equality means better nutrition for rural women and their children
The 8th of March celebrates women around the world. This international commemoration aims to raise awareness on gender equality and intends to break the...
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Break the Bias for Adolescent Mothers’ Right to Education
Janelle says to "#BreaktheBias " r equires gender-transformative programming to increase the confidence and voice of this often socially marginalized group...
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Begin at the beginning: World Vision's approach to empowering women, break the bias and fight gender inequality
Yes, gains have been made over the years, but they have generally involved the breaking of barriers that never should have been erected in the first place...
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