publication / April 18, 2024
Nexus programming aims to support early recovery and empowerment in Ukraine
The proposed economic development initiative for displaced Ukrainians aims at providing targeted technical trainings aligned to market demands, thereby enhancing employability and income generation opportunities, and bolstering the revival of micro-small, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs.
publication / April 18, 2024
Specialized vocational training courses to help displaced Ukrainians find jobs or become entrepreneurs
The Skilling Towards Resilience (STAR) Program will use classroom vocational training modules blended with on-the-job training to be offered to program participants, enhancing their practical skills, and professional internships that leads to standard certification of skills acquired.
publication / April 22, 2024
NextGen Aid: Technical Appendix
Technical Appendix for the NextGen Aid project, an economic appraisal to estimate the return on investment (ROI) from child-related Official Development Assistance (ODA).
publication / April 23, 2024
Putting Children First for Sustainable Development
New research to analyize the economic beneift of Official Development Assistance (ODA) programming that directly or indirectly targets children found that every $1USD of child-related ODA directly or indirectly results in a $10USD return and highlights that investing in children is a way to maximise the benefit that donors see from their ODA programmes.
publication / April 26, 2024
Global Digital Compact Policy Brief
Policy brief about children's rights in the digital environment and the need for policies and legislation to protect their safety and well-being online. Learn More.
publication / April 18, 2024
Innovative project aims to strengthen resilience and livelihoods recovery in Ukraine
The Recovery Through Innovative Startup Empowerment (RISE) is a comprehensive program designed to empower Ukrainian entrepreneurs on their journey to successful innovative business startups. The proposed project will particularly focus on green construction, energy efficiency, and the digitization of climate-smart agriculture, among others.
article / January 16, 2024
Turning Adversity into Prosperity: Stella's Triumph in Economic Empowerment
"My children are my only source of motivation; their well-being is the driving force behind my relentless efforts to secure a brighter future for them," asserts Stella, a 35-year-old mother of four.
publication / February 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.
article / March 14, 2024
World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia launch Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative
In an effort to foster gender equality and empower women, World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia have jointly launched the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative (WEGEI). The initiative aims to create a supportive environment for female staff, enabling them to realize their full potential and contribute effectively in all aspects of their lives.