Climate Change and Environmental Youth Network Award 2024, Silver Medal

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.

World Vision Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report

World Vision Lanka implemented Carbon footprint calculations, as the first non-profit organisation in Sri Lanka to support the government’s Paris Agreement to convert Sri Lanka into a Net Zero Carbon Emission country by 2050. The initial findings of the calculations were presented at an event held in Colombo recently.

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.

World Vision Climate-Smart Agriculture Guidance Note