article / April 2, 2024
ZANACO Bank’s partnership with World Vision Zambia gifts 50 bicycle to vulnerable school girls
In a touching demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Zambia National Commercial (ZANACO) Bank has donated 50 bicycles to World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign with the aim of supporting vulnerable girls on their journey towards empowerment and education in Mufumbwe District.
The donation event hosted at World Vision’s Distribution Centre, marked a significant milestone in the collaboration and running partnership between the ZANACO and World Vision.
In December 2023, World Vision Zambia, in partnership with World Bicycle Relief Zambia launched a fundraiser to buy 2,000 bicycles for vulnerable girls to shorten their commute time to school. And ZANACO, during the launch committed and pledged 175,000 Kwacha towards the purchase of 50 bicycles to support the campaign.
press release / February 29, 2024
Food prices continue to rise in world’s poorest countries
A report released today by international aid agency, World Vision, reveals that for the most vulnerable food prices are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.
article / May 13, 2024
Defying all odds to create a ‘Better Future’
Yvonne is an 18-year-old girl who lives in Huye District. She is the first born in a family of four girls. While that is a blessing, her father did not think so as he still held on to regressive views of the boy child being more valuable than the girl child. He constantly harassed their mother for not giving birth to sons and also refused to take responsibility of providing for his children. Yvonne’s family was already living in poverty and in disputes but this worsened when they had the fourth girl. She was born with mobility challenges and deaf-blindness.
article / April 30, 2024
Jamica's health improves through WOVEN Project
Rebecca and Castro from South Bougainville, thrive through World Vision's Woven Project, overcoming nutrition challenges with their daughter Jamica.
publication / April 29, 2024
Joining Forces Coalition calls for the immediate halt of the plan to repeal anti-FGM/C law in The Gambia
The Joining Forces Coalition condemns in the strongest terms harmful practices such as excision, which is also internationally recognised as gender-specific child abuse and constitutes a major infringement to the bodily autonomy of women and girls.
publication / March 12, 2024
Joining Forces Alliance Somalia Advocacy and Policy Asks on Combatting Violence Against Women and Girls in Somalia
Somalia continues to face significant challenges in addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG). According to the Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS, 2020), gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most prevalent human rights violations faced by women and girls in Somalia. The survey shows that over 60% of women face physical abuse, denial of education, forced marriage, rape and sexual harassment forms of domestic violence.
article / May 13, 2024
World Vision Kenya Flood Interventions: Muhuru Bay and Karachuonyo Households receive Cash Transfers and Non-Food Items
Braving the Storm: Devastating floods have ravaged Kenya's 34 counties, displacing thousands. With the flash floods wreaking havoc, World Vision and partners have stepped in, providing cash aid and essential items to affected children and families.
article / March 6, 2024
Access to Information Contributes to GREATER MENSTRUAL DIGNITY for Girls in Huila
Azinaide is a 14-year-old girl who attends the "Safe Space" in the municipality of Humpata, Huíla. Like many girls, at the beginning of her reproductive years, Azinaide faced many challenges in accessing information, a reality commonly seen in many vulnerable communities, and talking about puberty or menstruation is still considered taboo within families.