article / November 15, 2024
Triumphs in climate action: The success of It Starts With Me Campaign
On June 1st, 2023, World Vision Laos launched 'It Starts With Me' to advocate for children's right to a healthy planet and urge Lao citizens to combat climate change.
article / November 15, 2024
Access to Safe Toilets, a basic right for Health, Dignity and Social inclusion!
In Burkina Faso, World Vision is implementing innovative projects to provide communities, schools and health centres with safe access to hygiene and sanitation infrastructure.
article / November 6, 2024
DR Congo: Faith Leaders And Health Workers Trained In Polio Surveillance In Their Communities And Ready To Serve
This article talks about the training of faith leaders, traditional practitioners, health workers and community volunteers as part of a wider strategy to build local capacity to combat polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as zoonoses, in the Uvira and Nundu health zones. By empowering these actors at different levels of the community, this training has laid the foundations for more rigorous surveillance and rapid response to AFP cases, which is essential to achieving the ultimate goal of eradicating polio in the DRC.
publication / November 6, 2024
Children's Guide to Climate Change
This children’s sensitisation book on climate change aims to help children gain a basic understanding of the issue of climate change and motivate them to take action at a personal level, as well as be change agents in their respective communities. Also, to motivate and facilitate children to collect information on climate change, compile it and present it to others as part of their learning and effort to sensitise others, in a creative manner.
opinion / November 14, 2024
Helping children get iSmart, while protecting their mental and emotional health
Marliz Morales explains how an online platform helps children to build psychosocial skills and be more resilient in their increasingly digital world
article / November 12, 2024
Kamo’s Bold Decision for Health and Nutrition
Kamo Kukuwa, a dedicated Village Health Assistant and farmer, opted for a vasectomy to support his wife’s health and prioritize nutrition for their family. As part of the BEAN project, he advocates for family planning and sustainable farming, inspiring his community to embrace healthier practices and improve children’s nutrition.
opinion / November 1, 2024
Climate crisis influences children’s and youth’s mental health – why should urban practitioners worry about it?
Aline Rahbany and Kate Kobaidze ask, what does amplifying children's voices on climate change and mental health have to do with World Urban Forum?
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.
article / November 8, 2024
Community Score Cards saves Nkhata Bay health facility from closure
With funding from Global Fund, Usisya Score Card has been advocating for a number of support for the health centre, including fixing of a broken water system, powered by a submissive pump.