publication / September 6, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - August 2024
In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.
article / September 18, 2024
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University Forge Partnership to Restore Degraded Landscapes through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)
World Vision Zambia and Copperbelt University (CBU) have taken a massive step forward in addressing the pressing issue of land degradation by formalizing a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic collaboration will see the two institutions work together to advance research and promote sustainable land restoration through the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) model.
publication / September 4, 2024
The Implementation of the Social Accountability Framework (I-SAF) Phase II
The Implementation of the Social Accountability Framework (I-SAF) in Cambodia is a result of lessons from World Vision's implementation of Citizen Voice and Action in Cambodia funded by the World Bank. This framework aims to empower citizens, strengthen partnerships between subnational administrations (SNAs) and citizens, and leverage enhanced accountability of SNAs to improve local service delivery.
publication / August 16, 2024
A report on impacts of climate crisis and environmental degradation on children and youths in Nepal
Study on climate change impacts in Nepal reveals severe risks to children’s health and development. Highlights coping strategies and calls for accelerated climate actions.
publication / September 19, 2024
Capacity Statement: Citizen Voice and Action 2024
Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is a local advocacy approach that World Vision uses to increase dialogue between ordinary citizens and organizations that provide services to the public. It aims to improve accountability from the administrative and political sections of government (both national and local) in order to improve the delivery and quality of public services. The approach aims to empower communities to realize the potential within to influence the quality, efficiency and accountability of public services.
article / August 22, 2024
Reading Club turns shy Lesline into a passionate reader
Meet Lesline, a 9-year-old from DRC, passionate about stories and books.
publication / September 3, 2024
Full Report: Climate Change, Vulnerability and Migration
Climate change drives migration in Southeast Asia, impacting vulnerable families and children. This report explores the intersection of climate, poverty, and injustice.
article / September 9, 2024
A boy’s journey from hunger to hope
In drought-plagued Savane Haleine, World Vision's support empowers Mikenson's family with farming techniques, transforming their lives and inspiring the community.
video / September 4, 2024
An Unprecedented Education Crisis in the West Bank
Because of violence, checkpoints and the economic crisis, the right to education of Palestinian children has never been so threatened. As they are expected to go back to school on the 9th of September, they face formidable barriers.
video / August 8, 2024
Sakvan, The City's Tailor
As a consequence to the conflict in 2014, business owners in Ninewa have been struggling to run, improve, and expand their businesses due to a lack of access to finances, resources, and skills. In response, the Safe Return project, an Australian Aid initiative implemented by World Vision Iraq on behalf of the Australian Government, was launched in Ninewa to help boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises in the area.
Through this project, we have empowered 120 female and male business owners like Sakvan working in tailoring, confectionery, and dairy businesses in Mosul and Hamdaniyah through business and vocational training and grants.