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.

Being one of the first of its kind in the South Asia and Pacific region, the Nepal Innovation Lab (NLab) aims to inspire and deliver effective, high-quality and community-driven solutions. The NLab not only offers its services to communities in Nepal but also supports World Vision’s South Asia/Pacific regional and global partnership. It serves as a solution consultant, facilitating connections and collaborations between various stakeholders within the global innovation ecosystem.

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.

The Policy Brief addresses child malnutrition in Nepal, highlighting its causes and proposing solutions. It aligns with World Vision's ENOUGH Campaign, advocating for systemic change and community engagement to end child hunger and malnutrition globally.

World Vision has been a steadfast presence in East Asia since 1950, operating in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Our multisector programmes are tailored to the needs and priorities of local communities. With the support of over 2,200 staff, more than 99% of whom are local, we deliver impactful and sustainable solutions.

Emergency Relief to Earthquake Affected Populations in Nepal Project was funded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and was implemented from March of 2024 to June of 2024 as a part of West Nepal Earthquake Response Project initiated after the devastating earthquake in Bajhang and Jajarkot districts of Nepal.

Study on climate change impacts in Nepal reveals severe risks to children’s health and development. Highlights coping strategies and calls for accelerated climate actions.

35-year-old Luna hailing from the quiet hills of Kathmandu is a person with disability bound with unwavering determination. Entrenched by hardship and lack of care in her childhood, the Empower World View Training arrived as a ray of hope in her life.

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.