World Vision Lanka and Sarvodaya, hand in hand, partnered with World Vision Australia to reach out to farming communities. The initiative was themed RISE Lanka - short for Resilient, Inclusive Sustainable Economic development, for Sri Lanka. The initiative’s core focus was to address the food insecurity and nutrition needs of Sri Lanka's most vulnerable population in Monaragala, Badulla, Bible, Meegahakiula, Lunugala, Rideemaliyadda, and Welikanda.

World Vision Kenya's KIERP initiative, supported by USAID-BHA, combats malnutrition in drought-hit Kitui and Tana River counties, empowering families like Rachael Kanini's to improve nutrition and livelihoods.

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.

A $6.5M World Bank project screened 1.4M children for nutrition, treated 113K for malnutrition, counseled caregivers, and improved water and gardening for thousands.

World Children’s Day: Children and young people’s futures and well-being are at risk due to dire impact of climate change in the Middle East

World Vision International, in partnership with MA’AN Development Centre, has launched a new project titled “Towards Climate Change Action with Nutrition Co-Benefits for Vulnerable Families in Areas B and C in the West Bank.” This 36-month initiative, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with a budget of 1.5 million euros, will target 30 communities across the West Bank and is expected to benefit approximately 33,000 individuals.

Le premier dialogue sur la nutrition des enfants, organisé par World Vision République centrafricaine, a permis aux jeunes de plaider en faveur d'une meilleure nutrition. Maeva et Arielle ont souligné le rôle crucial de l'implication des parents pour garantir des repas scolaires nutritifs. Alexandre A. Gassama, directeur du plaidoyer, a souligné le rôle essentiel de la voix des enfants dans la lutte contre la malnutrition et la faim.

The first Child Nutrition Dialogue, organised by World Vision Central African Republic, provided a platform for young voices to advocate for better nutrition. Children participating in the dialogue emphasised the crucial role of parental involvement in ensuring nutritious school meals.

Virtual Learning Exchange on Social and Behavior Change for Nutrition in partnership with SUN - CSN (Scaling Up Nutrition – Civil Society Network). In addition to speakers from WV and SUN-CSN, we will have speakers/presenters from WFP, UNICEF, Alive& Thrive Vietnam, Nutrition International, Pakistan, and Gems Heart Philippines. This collaborative learning exchange will highlight best SBC practices, innovative SBC tools, and encourage robust dialogue through breakout room discussions. Please come along and also share the poster with colleagues, donors and partners so they can register to join.

Effective Social and Behaviour Change for Nutrition in South Asia and the Pacific 2024