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.

Yoon, a resilient 12-year-old girl from Thanlyin Township in Yangon, has a deep desire to become a doctor. Her determination derives from the tragic loss of her father to Tuberculosis (TB), pledging, "I will not let such a TB tragedy befall another family."

This report explores a wide range of CVA activities in DRC over 10 years. It provides some points for reflection for FOs that are keen to adapt CVA for the Fragile context.

This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.

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.

Make it 18 Report: Community Voices on Child Marriage Reform in Solomon Islands

Margarettha Siregar shares six things the humanitarian industry should learn from the 2004 tsunami disaster