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.

Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023

World Vision International Framework for Adolescents Engagement in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change

After participating in the Safe Return project, Yusra received a grant that allowed her to expand her tailoring business. Now, she can provide for her family and purchase essential items.

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.

Urgent aid is required to assist more than 100 000 impacted by an intense tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique destroying houses and adding pressure to an already fragile context battling with conflict.

This brief summarises the main findings from the mid-term review for World Vision’s Regreening Communities in Yumbe District, or ‘Regreening’, project (2021-2027) in Uganda.