publication / November 1, 2023
World Vision New Avenues - Cash Roadmap 2.0 (FY24-27)
World Vision has facilitated the use of cash and voucher modalities for over 20 years, initially focusing on humanitarian disaster management, emergency response and recovery contexts. Since the Grand Bargain/World Humanitarian Summit 2016 commitments by key stakeholders, including World Vision, a rapid and steady increase of Cash Voucher Programming Modalities (CVP) has enabled vulnerable children, their families and community members to meet their basic needs.
publication / July 25, 2023
THE HIGH PRICE OF BEAUTY: Child labour in global cosmetics
This report focuses on six high-risk ingredients,1 used in a wide range of cosmetics and beauty products, which have known risks for involving children in their production: palm oil, cocoa, vanilla, shea, mica and copper. Millions of children are losing out on a safe and
healthy childhood to work in dangerous or exploitive conditions, farming and mining essential ingredients for common cosmetics.
article / February 15, 2024
When children and young people participate, it is possible to make a change
The World Social Justice Day has been established to promote equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities for all. Jason, a young leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wants to mark this international day by speaking about his own experiences of seeking fairness and equality for children. This text has been included in the book Young People in the Global South: Voice, Agency & Citizenship.”
article / March 18, 2021
Blog: Children formerly recruited by armed groups are not just statistics
Our Campaigns Coordinator, Manzo Dembele, blogs on the importance of supporting children formerly recruited by armed groups for the successful reinstatement into society and restoration of their hope.
article / October 16, 2012
Two mums, one blog
Sierra Leone is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be pregnant; one in every 21 women dies as a result of complications or in childbirth. This is Mamie’s reality as she awaits the arrival of her child.
article / December 6, 2011
Blog - James Addis
Blog #3: The aftershockWell, a heart-stopping moment this morning when a powerful aftershock, just after 6 a.m. had me making a hasty exit out of my hotel. I was soon joined by the rest of the World Vision staff, mostly in pyjamas.
article / February 8, 2024
From Pastoral Traditions to Classrooms: Samburu Communities Embrace Education for Progress
In Kenya, education remains a beacon of hope for a brighter tomorrow, yet access to it is far from equitable, particularly in regions like Samburu County. Despite strides, literacy rates still lag behind, with deep-rooted cultural barriers and economic disparities impeding progress. However, initiatives like those led by World Vision Kenya are reshaping the narrative.
article / October 14, 2023
Making our voices heard through the ENOUGH campaign
Hunger is a real problem and I have witnessed it with my own eyes and ears.
article / December 27, 2023
Atlas Mara Bank donates 60 Bicycles to World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia Campaign
The ‘Strong Girls Strong Zambia’ campaign was will run until 2025, with the aim of transforming the lives of 15,000 girls who have been rescued from child marriage or are at risk of dropping out of school.