MAPUTO, 17 December -- World Vision is planning to reach up to 75,000 people, particularly children, affected by Tropical Cyclone Chido in the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula, in northern Mozambique. The organization urgently seeks US$1.2 million to provide critical assistance, including food, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection. At least 27 people have died, and thousands have been displaced after losing their homes.

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

Testimonies of community members impacted by Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique, challenges with housing the food after destruction left by the cyclone.

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.

A Platform of Humanitarian Partners comprising humanitarian organizations World Vision Mozambique, Plan International, ADRA, and CARE, is aiming to assist more than 100,000 people stricken by Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique.

In Kenscoff's mountains, Milienne Delva's life transforms quietly with World Vision's cash assistance, brightening her family's future.

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.

Nutrition Dialogues in Angola engage children in discussions on food security, highlighting the importance of school feeding programs and gathering valuable insights.

La haute pluviométrie de 2024 est l’une des plus importantes que le Mali ait subies depuis près de 60 ans. Les pluies ont affecté presque toutes régions du pays causant d’énormes dégâts particulièrement dans les régions du Centre. World Vision Mali y a apporté une assistance aux ménages de villages sinistrés.

This article tells the story of how humanitarian actors, particularly those from World Vision and the WFP, managed to overcome the challenges of reaching the most vulnerable people. The story focuses on internally displaced people (IDPs), who had no access to humanitarian aid because roads were impassable for a variety of reasons. But thanks to their resilience, even though others have died of hunger, these IDPs now have access to aid and are receiving food. Their children are now spared from hunger and malnutrition.