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

In drought-stricken Chipinge District, where food insecurity threatens children’s lives, a group of determined women known as Lead Mothers are stepping up to protect their communities.

Recently, some of World Vision International’s Board Members, led by Southern Africa Regional Director Mark Kelly, visited the region to witness first-hand the remarkable progress and impact of these initiatives.

As preliminary assessment of the impact of Cyclone Chido is reported in Mozambique a mother and her child are among the first fatal victims .

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

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

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.

The RESILIENT-WE project, funded by the Government of Canada (GAC), empowers women by increasing their access to finance through the Saving for Transformation (S4T) model.