video / March 21, 2024
Hope in action: World Vision and MEDAIR's lifeline in Yemen
Almost nine years since conflict in Yemen began, the crisis continues to be overwhelming. In November 2019, World Vision began working in Yemen through partner agencies on the ground to provide aid for children living in poverty and crisis in remote communities in Southern Yemen.
publication / March 18, 2024
Adolescent Nutrition Photobook
An adolescent nutrition research project in Mozambique used Photovoice to explore challenges and opportunities in the food environment within the Every Girl Can Project, funded by Government of Canada.
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
In the heart of Mexico City, next to the iconic yet challenging neighborhood of Tepito, lies La Soledad shelter, a sanctuary for hundreds of migrants from various corners of the world. This sanctuary offers more than just a place to rest; it provides sustenance, medical assistance, legal guidance, and refuge for those migrating towards the United States.
Among its occupants are over 400 individuals residing in tents on the plaza adjacent to the sanctuary. Their hopes are pinned on a text message that will tell them if they have been admitted to the asylum program offered by the United States. However, behind the daily routines and acts of solidarity lies the dilemma of migrant children and adolescents who make their way to this site. Organizations such as World Vision Mexico and UNICEF have joined forces to address these pressing needs, implementing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives to safeguard health and well-being.
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials in search of a better future. From the jungles of Darien to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their odyssey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.
article / March 9, 2024
Five schools in Kafue District receive a donation of Gifts-In-Kind school furniture
Through Gifts-In-Kind (GIK), World Vision Zambia, under the Chipapa Area Programme, has donated school furniture comprising single-seater desks, tables, and chairs to schools worth over 1.6 million Kwacha to five schools in the Kafue district.
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: La iglesia de los Migrantes en Ciudad de México
En el corazón de la Ciudad de México, junto al icónico pero desafiante barrio de Tepito, se encuentra el refugio La Soledad, un santuario para cientos de migrantes de diversos rincones del mundo. Este santuario ofrece más que un lugar para descansar; brinda sustento, ayuda médica, orientación legal y refugio para las personas que están migrando hacia Estados Unidos.
Entre sus ocupantes se encuentran más de 400 personas que residen en tiendas de campaña en la plaza adyacente al santuario. Sus esperanzas están a la espera de un mensaje de texto que les dirá si han sido admitidas al programa de asilo que ofrece Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, detrás de las rutinas diarias y los actos de solidaridad hay el dilema de las niñas, niños, adolescentes migrantes que llegan hasta este sitio. Organizaciones como World Vision México y UNICEF se han unido para abordar estas necesidades apremiantes, implementando iniciativas de Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (WASH) para resguardar la salud y el bienestar.
Las historias de familias como las de Luzmar y Yesmelis sirven como recordatorios de las pruebas en busca de un futuro mejor. Desde las selvas de Darién hasta las bulliciosas calles de la Ciudad de México, su odisea está marcada por la resistencia. A pesar de los contratiempos e incertidumbres, su determinación permanece firme, alimentada por el sueño de un mañana más seguro para sus hijos.
press release / March 20, 2024
Untold Stories 3: the art exhibition against human trafficking opens in Tirana
This exhibition finalizes the national competition "Untold Stories 3", organized by World Vision Albania and UNICEF Albania, as part of the Program funded by the United Kingdom government: “Transforming National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania".