article / September 16, 2024
How integrating support systems heal displaced women in Ukraine from the wounds of war
After enduring months of devastation in war-torn Kharkiv, Nataliia and her 18-year-old daughter Dasha fled to escape the haunting nightmares and escalating mental health issues. Now, in a World Vision-supported social apartment known as the Halfway House, they start from scratch. With access to safe shelter, essential support, and holistic psychological, social, and legal services, Nataliia and Dasha are beginning to rebuild their lives.
article / September 10, 2024
Violence against women and domestic abuse: A reality in war-torn Ukraine
Cases of domestic violence is happening in Ukraine's households with the war aggravating the situation. Follow Oksana's* story as she escapes the abuse with her two children and rebuilds her life in a World Vision-supported safe house.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Enhanced Livelihood and Resilience (EL&R) 2024
World Vision Zambia livelihood strategy is well aligned to the Government’s Seventh National Development (SNDP), Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. World Vision Zambia is working with 48,140 households (240,700 people) using innovative development strategies to improve household resilience and livelihood.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs 2024
World Vision Zambia, through the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) department, works with communities, partners and World Vision Support Offices to deliver humanitarian interventions in areas of preparedness, anticipation, emergency response, and recovery programmes.
publication / September 4, 2024
Gender Transformative Social Accountability Model-Working Paper 2
This Working Paper is part of a research award supported by the Water for Women Fund of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
article / September 2, 2024
Micro-Credit: A Catalyst for Women's Empowerment in Cabinda
The economic crisis is a reality in Angola, but in the midst of so many difficulties, people like Juliana have made a real difference in their community with what little they can. Juliana's explanation is a reality in Cabinda today, and many children have benefited from this initiative.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition 2024
The World Vision Zambia Health programme focuses on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN). The aim of the programme is to improve the health status of pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five. Our strategic objective for health is to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality through improved health and nutrition practices. The heart of World Vision’s Global Health and Nutrition Strategy is a package of preventative interventions for mothers and children under two, targeting the first 1,000-days.
publication / September 4, 2024
Kakuma CVA End of Project Evaluation Report
This evaluation report highlights how CVA can be adapted for fragile contexts, where the word Citizen is broadened to include communities that receive government services.
publication / September 6, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - August 2024
In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.
publication / September 9, 2024
Unfinished Business: The progress in policies to end violence against children
Each year, one billion children suffer from violence, losing their innocence and bearing lifelong scars. Despite government promises to end this violence, progress is inconsistent, with some areas regressing. A new report highlights the current state of policy commitments in 21 countries, revealing that no country has done enough to end violence against children by 2030. While some countries have outlawed violence, enforcement is lacking, and loopholes remain. West Africa, in particular, shows minimal progress and high rates of child marriage and labor.