The publication highlights the sponsorship approach of World Vision International Nepal.

This press release highlights the alarming increase in violence against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where they are being forcibly recruited, armed, and killed. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has verified reports of children being summarily executed by M23 forces after they entered Bukavu last week. The UNHRC also reports that children are being used as combatants, a serious breach of international humanitarian and human rights law. World Vision condemns these heinous acts in the strongest terms and urges immediate international intervention to safeguard the lives and rights of children.

The story is about how a young girl named Nadia in Zambezia, Mozambique, recovered from moderate acute malnutrition thanks to the support and guidance of a local health committee. It highlights the committee's work in educating parents about nutrition and providing practical help, like demonstrating how to prepare enriched porridge. The story also connects Nadia's experience to the broader issue of child malnutrition in Mozambique, citing statistics from a Demographic and Health Survey, and introduces World Vision's "Enough" campaign, which aims to address this issue.

This press release is an urgent call from World Vision for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the ongoing conflict is worsening the humanitarian crisis, particularly for children. The destruction of hospitals, schools, and displacement camps has left children increasingly vulnerable, heightening the risks of diseases like TB and measles due to missed vaccinations. As of February 2025, over half a million people have been displaced, adding to the already high number of 6.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). World Vision is deeply concerned that without action, the crisis will escalate further, with devastating consequences for children. The organization urges global leaders to press for peace and allow for unrestricted humanitarian aid to meet growing needs. They also advocate for a humanitarian pause to provide families with safety and access to essential supplies. World Vision has been supporting displaced communities in North and South Kivu and is preparing to expand its response in Goma once access is granted. The organization calls for meaningful dialogues to ensure a lasting resolution and protect the future of children in the region.

February 12, 2025, Lusaka, Zambia- The Joining Forces Alliance expresses deep concern over the alarming number of children affected by Gender-Based Violence (GBV), as highlighted in the 2024 Fourth Quarter GBV Data Analysis released by the Zambia Police on February 1, 2025. The report indicates that 2,666 children were victims of GBV, accounting for 21.5% of all reported cases.

Every week, an average of 16 children are casualties of war. Since the conflict started, 659 children have been killed and 1,747 have been injured. Millions of Ukrainian children continue to have their lives shattered by daily violence, displacement, disrupted education, limited healthcare access, the effects of mental health disorders and trauma, family separation, and violations of their human rights.

Through the Taiwan Africa Vegetable Initiative (TAVI) Project, Phindile Mhlanga, a formerly struggling single parent, has transformed her health and livelihood by growing and consuming indigenous vegetables, which not only improved her well-being but also provided a sustainable source of income.

Choutari is World Vision International Nepal's bi-annual newsletter.