publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Child Protection 2024
Under the Child Protection program, World Vision Zambia addresses areas that negatively affect children and reduce their ability to realize their full potential, these include, unsafe migration, child marriage, low birth registration, Child Labor, child sexual and physical abuse.
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.
article / September 16, 2024
World Vision Calls for Increased Efforts to Curb Child Protection Incidents in Mozambique
Child Incidents on the rise in Mozambique following issued reports by survivors making use of the free Child Helpline 116. This is a free hotline, designed to assist victims of Gender Based Violence in the country.
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.
article / September 10, 2024
Maternal and Child Health Promoted in Luanda
Recently, the WVA team, in partnership with the JUCARENTE - a local organization, visited four pregnant women from the Cazenga municipality who are being monitored weekly by health agents.
publication / September 9, 2024
Child Protection: Overview of World Vision Programmes 2024
Palestinian children are subjected to alarming levels of violence within their communities, manifesting in various forms. To respond to this issue, World Vision International implements a comprehensive Child Protection approach to prevent violence against children. This approach empowers and collaborates with whole communities and different parts of the child protection system to create a safe, supportive atmosphere for all children, particularly the most vulnerable, at home, in schools and in their communities
video / September 18, 2024
Patience, aged 9, Calls on Leaders to Embrace Child Participation in Addressing Social Economic Issues
In this video, Patience, a vibrant 9-year-old girl with dreams of a brighter future, stands before her community with a heartfelt plea to leaders to embrace child participation in decision-making.
publication / August 16, 2024
A report on impacts of climate crisis and environmental degradation on children and youths in Nepal
Study on climate change impacts in Nepal reveals severe risks to children’s health and development. Highlights coping strategies and calls for accelerated climate actions.
article / September 12, 2024
Every Ukrainian child deserves to learn and grow up in a peaceful and safe environment
Even as over 3,000 schools were damaged, and destruction of educational institutions sadly continue, the grit and resilience of the Ukrainian children clearly shines bright despite the horrors and turmoil of the war they do not deserve.
article / September 11, 2024
Empowering Moldovan children: The transformative impact of child-friendly spaces
Everyday, over 20 children find solace in child-friendly spaces, with more than 600 children across Moldova benefitting from the ADH-funded program. Through formal and non-formal education, mental health and psychosocial support activities, catch-up classes, and excursions, these children are given the tools they need to build brighter futures.