publication / February 22, 2023
2022 Response Summary: Partnering for Children and Communities in Emergencies
This publication shows how meaningful partnerships save lives of children and communities, as well as help them to adapt and where possible thrive in unpredictable and complex times.
publication / June 14, 2023
Invisible and Forgotten: Displaced children hungrier and at more risk than ever
The number of child refugees has more than doubled since 2005; on top of their increased vulnerability, they are facing hunger and malnourishment as well as complex situations that put their safety at risk. Many forcibly displaced children live in areas often overlooked by the international community and aid resources due to global priorities. Girls and boys are not responsible for conflicts, climate change, or responses to global pandemics, nor do they bear any responsibility for food supply shortages or hyperinflation, yet these issues continue to disproportionately affect their well-being and jeopardise their access to the education critical to helping pull them out of the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger.
publication / November 6, 2023
Gender-based violence rapid assessment during Dzud
This rapid assessment of gender-based violence (GBV) during dzud aims to analyse protection issues and needs, assess potential protection issues, and identify gaps in the protection services for Dzud-affected families.
publication / November 8, 2022
Capacity Statement - Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) Technical Programme
World Vision Zambia has extensive experience in implementing various donor-funded water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in communities and refugee settlements. With an average annual budget of US$4 million, World Vision Zambia’s WASH programme addresses goal number 6 of the SDGs, which is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. We have been implementing the Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (iWASH) since 2008 to improve the health status of mothers and children under the age of 5. The programme focus is on the following three outcomes.
publication / September 4, 2023
Global Hunger Response Situation Update - August 2023
This is the twelfth situation report for the Global Hunger Response, based on trends and impact as of August 2023.
publication / October 6, 2023
Nourishing Children: Menus for Recovery
A booklet of rehabilitation menus from 23 countries developed by World Vision staff and the communities they work in, using locally available, low-cost, nutrient-dense ingredients.
article / July 18, 2022
Child Trafficking: What you need to know
Child trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. Children are trafficked for purposes such as domestic labour, armed groups, criminal activity, and even adoption. Female victims continue to be the primary targets. Women make up 46% and girls 19% of all victims of trafficking
article / October 15, 2020
World Vision launches 'Chosen' initiative in Ethiopia
On 12 October, World Vision launched its 'Chosen' initiative –a new child sponsorship approach that enables children to choose their sponsors rather than the other way around– in Dembia District - Amhara Region. At the launch, over 140 children including Gelila (9) and Wionitu (10) got to choose their sponsors.
publication / April 20, 2020
Policy Brief: COVID-19 Child Protection in Fragile and Humanitarian Contexts
Globally, one in six children live in areas affected by armed conflict. Of the 25.9 million refugees worldwide, over half are children. An additional 17 million children remain internally displaced.
video / October 6, 2016
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Whole Community Approach
Globally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15-29 year olds. With increasing mental disorder worldwide there are limited mental health professionals and resources to meet demand; which is especially true in poor contexts.