Margarettha Siregar shares six things the humanitarian industry should learn from the 2004 tsunami disaster

Grace, a 12-year-old from Milando, Zambia, dreams of becoming a nurse. She walks dusty paths to school daily, but owning a school bag is a luxury her family can't afford.

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

Lebanon is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis following 14 months of escalating violence. Over 4,000 people have been killed, including 290 children and 790 women, while nearly 1.2 million people have been displaced. Despite a 60-day cessation of hostilities, fragile security conditions prevent over 160,900 people from returning home. Many remain in temporary shelters, facing destroyed infrastructure and limited access to basic services. Nearly 100,000 homes have been fully or severely damaged, rendering thousands homeless and exacerbating vulnerabilities among at-risk populations.

World Vision Climate-Smart Agriculture Guidance Note

Born in 1969, Mulenga Anderson contracted polio at age five, leaving him physically disabled. Crawling became his only means of movement, confining him indoors during rain.

Explore how World Vision Lesotho empowers communities, combats hunger, advocates for children, and restores hope through impactful partnerships.

Make it 18 Report: Community Voices on Child Marriage Reform in Solomon Islands

Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023