publication / November 21, 2024
Anticipatory Action Fact Sheet - Lebanon
Discover how anticipatory action initiatives in Lebanon are building resilience and reducing disaster risks through innovative projects and community-focused solutions.
article / November 15, 2024
World Vision Kenya's Nutrition, Food Assistance and WASH Interventions Improve Malnutrition Indicators for 113,294 People in Kitui and Tana River Counties
World Vision Kenya's KIERP initiative, supported by USAID-BHA, combats malnutrition in drought-hit Kitui and Tana River counties, empowering families like Rachael Kanini's to improve nutrition and livelihoods.
publication / October 28, 2024
FACT SHEET: WORLD VISION SYRIA RESPONSE (WVSR) NORTHWEST SYRIA
The population in Northwest Syria is 5.1 million, 4.2 million of which are in need of assistance. Among them, 3.6 million are food-insecure, 3.4 million are internally displaced, and 2 million are living in camps. From 2014 to 2023, the cross-border aid delivery mechanism from Türkiye has served as a critical lifeline to people in Northwest Syria. Based on the consent letter dated 13 July 2023, the Government of Syria granted the UN permission to use the Bab al-Hawa border crossing for humanitarian aid delivery into Northwest Syria. This arrangement eliminated the need for a UN Security Council resolution and, since then, the consent letter to deliver aid has been renewed every six months.
A recent Protection Cluster assessment of 259 communities in Northwest Syria revealed limited access to protection services and aid, with 55% of communities reporting no assistance. Another recent assessment conducted by the Education Cluster showed that 54% of schools in the region were affected, with approximately 1,000 schools partially damaged. This has led to an increase in out-of-school children, rising from an estimated 800,000 to 1 million.
The ongoing conflict in the area had already compromised sewage networks due to airstrikes, ground battles, and inadequate infrastructure management. These factors resulted in the destruction of wastewater pipelines, rendering substantial portions of the sewage system inoperable. The earthquake also caused significant damage to vital WASH facilities, including the collapse of water reservoirs, towers, stations, and sanitation systems. A REACH assessment indicated that at least 25% of WASH services in Northwest Syria were damaged.
This exposure to untreated sewage has contributed to the spread of waterborne diseases, including cholera, typhoid, and gastroenteritis; this posed a significant threat to local water sources and public health. The existing WASH infrastructures, already fragile and inadequate, have been further strained by limited funding.
publication / November 13, 2024
Hunger and climate change in the Pacific – a threat to children’s wellbeing
Hunger and climate change in the Pacific – a threat to children’s wellbeing factsheet
opinion / November 15, 2024
Low-hanging fruit for enhancing accountability and inclusivity in development financing
Martha Bedane provides two crucial and easily implementable actions to drive more effective and inclusive governance, accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
opinion / October 31, 2024
A secret to sustainable recovery: Integrate Peacebuilding into Humanitarian and Development Work
Dr. Kyi Minn explains that in conflict situations, a triple response following humanitarian emergencies is vital.
publication / September 24, 2024
Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research
This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.
publication / November 14, 2024
Child-Led Study: Young Minds Shaping Climate Action & Disaster Mitigation for a Sustainable Future
This Child-Led Study on the Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Children in East Asia is the result of the dedication and hard work of children aged 12-18 years old who are currently engaged with World Vision East Asia through the Young Minds CAMP - a regional leadership development academy.
page / November 8, 2024
Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Economic development for Sri Lanka (RISE Lanka!) Project
Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Economic Development for Sri Lanka supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP), implemented by World Vision Lanka together with the loca