article / November 15, 2024
World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia Strengthen Commitment to Serving Vulnerable Children with New Office Launch
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.
publication / October 30, 2024
Capacity Statement: Cash and Voucher Program
The implementation of the Ukraine Crisis Response CVP aims to provide assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. This is a summary of the key components and processes involved in the implementation.
opinion / November 18, 2024
Last Week, Today, and Tomorrow: A Call to End Violence Against Children
Tamara Tutnjevic says the movement to end violence against children is gathering real pace, but still needs to become mainstream
opinion / November 20, 2024
World Vision's Water, Sanitation & Hygiene team transitions to digital monitoring
On GIS (Geographic Information System) Day Zach Torres shares guidance on how to unlock the benefits of digital monitoring and elevate performance in any sector
publication / September 24, 2024
Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research
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.
article / November 15, 2024
World Food Day 2024: Celebrating Resilience and Advancing the Right to Food in Namwala & Beyond
The right to food is not just a fundamental human right but also a critical pillar for building healthier, stronger communities. In the face of ongoing droughts and food insecurity, World Vision Zambia remains deeply committed to ensuring that every child and family has access to nutritious meals. This year's World Food Day, celebrated in Namwala under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” highlights our dedication to partnering with communities and government to secure a future where no one goes hungry.
press release / November 5, 2024
ENOUGH: Joint Efforts Are Needed to End Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
he Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with line ministries, development agencies, civil society, academia, and the private sector, hosted Cambodia’s 11th National Nutrition Day (NND) under the theme “Nutrition for Growth.” This year’s NND highlighted both ongoing and new efforts in the battle against malnutrition, a remaining challenge in Cambodia. The latest Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) revealed that 9.6% of children experience acute forms of malnutrition (wasting) across the Kingdom. In this context, CARD announced the launching of two new collaborative initiatives: a project with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Seed Fund partners – WFP, FAO, and UNICEF – and the ENOUGH Campaign by World Vision.
page / October 12, 2024
Stephen Epiu
Technical Manager for Health, Nutrition, and WASH, World Vision South Sudan
publication / October 28, 2024
FACT SHEET: WORLD VISION SYRIA RESPONSE (WVSR) NORTHWEST SYRIA
The population in Northwest Syria is 5.1 million, 4.2 million of which are in need of assistance. Among them, 3.6 million are food-insecure, 3.4 million are internally displaced, and 2 million are living in camps. From 2014 to 2023, the cross-border aid delivery mechanism from Türkiye has served as a critical lifeline to people in Northwest Syria. Based on the consent letter dated 13 July 2023, the Government of Syria granted the UN permission to use the Bab al-Hawa border crossing for humanitarian aid delivery into Northwest Syria. This arrangement eliminated the need for a UN Security Council resolution and, since then, the consent letter to deliver aid has been renewed every six months.
A recent Protection Cluster assessment of 259 communities in Northwest Syria revealed limited access to protection services and aid, with 55% of communities reporting no assistance. Another recent assessment conducted by the Education Cluster showed that 54% of schools in the region were affected, with approximately 1,000 schools partially damaged. This has led to an increase in out-of-school children, rising from an estimated 800,000 to 1 million.
The ongoing conflict in the area had already compromised sewage networks due to airstrikes, ground battles, and inadequate infrastructure management. These factors resulted in the destruction of wastewater pipelines, rendering substantial portions of the sewage system inoperable. The earthquake also caused significant damage to vital WASH facilities, including the collapse of water reservoirs, towers, stations, and sanitation systems. A REACH assessment indicated that at least 25% of WASH services in Northwest Syria were damaged.
This exposure to untreated sewage has contributed to the spread of waterborne diseases, including cholera, typhoid, and gastroenteritis; this posed a significant threat to local water sources and public health. The existing WASH infrastructures, already fragile and inadequate, have been further strained by limited funding.