Maternal health care in Misamfu, a rural community in Kasama District, has received a much-needed boost, thanks to the Survive to Thrive project by World Vision Zambia. This initiative has transformed the Misamfu Rural Health Post through the installation of a mechanized water system and the construction of a modern ablution block, making safe maternal health services a reality for expectant mothers in the area.

Silent Battles: Adolescents experiences and perceptions of gender based violence in war time Ukraine

Webinar: Transformative Pathways to Resilience and Well-being in Cash and Voucher Programming in the Middle East and Eastern Europe

Nutrition Dialogues in Angola engage children in discussions on food security, highlighting the importance of school feeding programs and gathering valuable insights.

Descubre cómo el proyecto "Rutas de Esperanza" transforma vidas de migrantes con apoyo y oportunidades en su camino hacia un futuro mejor.

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.

Sabrina was severely malnourished. Her family’s village had no nearby clinic, forcing residents to travel to the city for medical support. WV Afghanistan established a health and nutrition centre under its DAWAM project treating children like Sabrina.

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.