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.

This article is a testimony from Sarah, a victim of violence and rejection by her family. Her story is published during the 16 days of activism to show the challenges in protecting children in the DRC and how World Vision is working with local structures to help children to be listened to and protected through social dialogue sessions.

For Chipo Chapatarongo, a 48-year-old mother of seven in Makoma village, Nyanga North, fetching water was once a daily ordeal fraught with challenges.

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Severe flooding in Marsabit County during the March-May 2024 rains displaced over 6,000 people in Loiyangalani sub-county, damaging livelihoods, livestock, and infrastructure. Ongoing challenges include high food prices and disrupted transportation.

This article highlights the success and impact of World Vision’s 16-day campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) in the Kasai province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The campaign, organized as part of the GAINS-TUYA KUMPALA project, aimed to raise awareness about GBV, promote gender equality, and strengthen local protection mechanisms for women and girls. It emphasizes the importance of community mobilization and education in addressing and preventing violence, while also showcasing the collaboration between local and international partners to support victims and reduce GBV in the region.

The purpose of this guide is to provide World Vision staff with practical ways of understanding gender-based violence (GBV) concepts. It supports the understanding of key concepts related to GBV to enhance the development of interventions to address gender-based violence in non-targeted programming (mainstreaming).

World Vision Zambia and the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step toward advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The agreement, announced at a joint event, will guide collaboration on promoting gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and addressing the specific needs of children and adults with disabilities in Zambia.