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.

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.

Climate Change and Environmental Youth Network Award 2024, Silver Medal

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.

Join World Vision Lesotho on December 5, 2024, for the launch of the ENOUGH Campaign at Hlalele High School, Rothe. This transformative initiative aims to end child hunger and malnutrition, uniting leaders, stakeholders, and communities to create a brighter future for Lesotho’s children.

World Vision’s climate action policy, response, and recommendations to support vulnerable children, families, and communities globally.

World Vision has been a steadfast presence in East Asia since 1950, operating in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Our multisector programmes are tailored to the needs and priorities of local communities. With the support of over 2,200 staff, more than 99% of whom are local, we deliver impactful and sustainable solutions.

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.

We are a group of four researchers from the Huaphanh province / Xamnuea district in Laos who conducted a quantitative study on the impacts of climate change and disasters on children in our communities. In recent years, our communities in the high mountains have faced many natural disasters.