publication / May 7, 2024
West and Central Africa Newsletter - April 2024
In this issue themed ‘Building Resilience for Future Generations’, we spotlight strategies and initiatives aimed at supporting children and communities to access the resources, skills and tools that they need to adapt and thrive in a complex and ever-changing context.
press release / February 21, 2024
World Vision commits US $1.7 billion to end child hunger and malnutrition in Africa
The child-focused aid agency said the 3-year campaign investment will improve the nutritional status of children living in the most vulnerable communities across 27 countries on the continent, through promotion of nutritional interventions to reduce hunger among the most affected populations.
publication / April 23, 2024
Putting Children First for Sustainable Development
New research to analyize the economic beneift of Official Development Assistance (ODA) programming that directly or indirectly targets children found that every $1USD of child-related ODA directly or indirectly results in a $10USD return and highlights that investing in children is a way to maximise the benefit that donors see from their ODA programmes.
press release / May 11, 2024
World Vision warns that the escalation of the conflict in Gaza will have long-term impacts on children’s physical and mental health and well-being
World Vision is deeply concerned about the reports of intensifying military operations in Rafah, which is likely to trigger a humanitarian catastrophe in this ‘city of children’, who will be disproportionally impacted.
article / March 28, 2024
Mother to Mother Project Transforming Maternal and Child Health in Kilifi
Discover the transformative journey of the Mother to Mother project in Kilifi County, as it empowers communities and enhances maternal and child health of thousands in Kenya.
article / March 26, 2024
Improving Child Health Through Breastfeeding: World Vision's Efforts
Mothers' Clubs foster knowledge-sharing on breastfeeding & nutrition in Haiti, supported by World Vision for healthier children.
press release / March 20, 2024
Gaza’s steep rise in child death from malnutrition is devastating, says World Vision
Press statement highlights concern in steep rise in child deaths from malnutrition in Gaza.
video / April 2, 2024
Erik's journey from a shy and nervous child with communication barriers to a confident individual
Erik's journey from a shy and nervous child with significant communication barriers to a confident and socially engaged individual is really incredible.
article / April 18, 2024
Enhancing learning for Ukrainian children in Moldova through innovative non-formal education
The Disasters Emergency Committee-funded project supports Ukrainian children in Moldova who are studying online by providing not just entertainment and extracurricular activities, but also the opportunity to attend face-to-face sessions and get the assistance of qualified teachers.