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

Dr. Kyi Minn explains that in conflict situations, a triple response following humanitarian emergencies is vital.

Over the month of October, World Vision provided humanitarian support to 53,000 people in 35 villages of the West Bank as part of our emergency response.

World Vision Zambia and Vision Fund Zambia monumental a pivotal achievement with the formal inauguration of their newly constructed office edifice in Meanwood Ibex Hill, Lusaka. This new establishment signifies a substantial advancement in their collective endeavour to assist marginalized children and families throughout Zambia, enhancing synergy and bolstering the efficacy and effectiveness of their initiatives.

World Vision's Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) training in Sepionda, Southern Highlands, has been a turning point for local communities facing the growing impacts of climate change. The training, which focused on using local materials and plants to reduce disaster risks, taught participants practical ways to protect their homes and land, like planting trees to prevent erosion. It also provided valuable peace-building and conflict-resolution tools, helping people understand that natural disasters are not caused by spirits or revenge, as previously believed. After a recent landslide, the community’s new knowledge helped prevent violence. Leaders expressed deep gratitude for the training and the hope for continued support to better prepare for future challenges.

Marliz Morales explains how an online platform helps children to build psychosocial skills and be more resilient in their increasingly digital world

More than 8 million vulnerable children and families across East Asia were positively impacted by our programmes in 2022. Additionally, through our engagement with governments and advocacy networks, we contributed to 142 policy changes, creating a more positive enabling environment for 44 million vulnerable children to access their rights, harness opportunities, and achieve their potential. In response to the growing and complex challenges within East Asia, we are deepening our commitment to serve the most vulnerable girls and boys through a greater focus on building community resilience to climate change, addressing the impacts of migration and displacement on children, and working with partners to support policy and systems-level change.

A Palestinian grand-mother embraces positive parenting and develop new relationships with her children and grandchildren as part of a project implemented by World Vision and funded by Germany (BMZ).

Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa of along other leaders and representatives from Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, and Namibia, meet in Victoria Falls to mark World Children’s Day. The event, highlighted the importance of children’s rights and their role in shaping the future.

To repsond to the humanitarian crisis affecting the West Bank, World Vision launched an emergency operation on the 13th of October 2023. Over the past year, we have collaborated with over 300 volunteers and 250 village councils to deliver life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable. To date, we have supported more than 233,000 people.