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

Christmas is a time of joy, reflection, and compassion to reach out to those in need and spread hope. For World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia, this festive season was an opportunity to embody the spirit of giving through their Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative. Partnering with various organizations and communities brought comfort and dignity to vulnerable groups across the country. From incarcerated women and elderly caregivers to children in hospitals and new mothers, their acts of kindness demonstrated the power of love and generosity, impacting countless lives.

Nutrition Dialogues in Angola engage children in discussions on food security, highlighting the importance of school feeding programs and gathering valuable insights.

The pandemic hit vulnerable families the hardest, including children, women, and people with disabilities. Many struggled with worsening economic and social conditions, leading to poor mental and physical health. Routine vaccinations dropped, and access to healthcare services became more difficult. To address these issues and support the recovery of public health, the organisation has launched its first major healthcare initiative, focusing on strengthening Georgia's health and child protection systems. Family doctors and social workers, were trained on key health topics such as immunisation, Hepatitis, HIV prevention, HPV, TB, and STDs.

Monther* and his children found themselves yet again embarking on a relentless survival journey. While the father frantically tries to get his children to safety, his children are living through the experience differently.

As preliminary assessment of the impact of Cyclone Chido is reported in Mozambique a mother and her child are among the first fatal victims .