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.

S4T programme significantly benefited Myo and his family. Myo joined the Children’s Savings Group, which helped him develop a habit of saving money and improve his financial literacy. This enhanced the family’s economic stability and living conditions. The financial support and education provided by the S4T groups empowered Myo’s family to manage their finances better, invest in income-generating activities, and ensure a better future for their children.

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.

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

In an innovative public-private partnership, World Vision Ghana, the Agotime-Ziope District Assembly, and Centrich Enterprise unveiled a disability-friendly bio-digester household toilet for a vulnerable woman in Agorhokpo.

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

This Christmas, what does it feel like to be a child in Ukraine, where the air raid sirens echo relentlessly, as if timed by a clock; where your father is on the frontlines, and you haven’t seen him in more than six months; where you walked out the door of your home two years ago and haven’t returned since because there’s no house left?