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Child Marriage Global Review

World Vision has been a steadfast presence in East Asia since 1950, operating in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Our multisector programmes are tailored to the needs and priorities of local communities. With the support of over 2,200 staff, more than 99% of whom are local, we deliver impactful and sustainable solutions.

Emmanuella, a young World Vision Ghana advocate, passionately urged global leaders at the November 2024 G20 Social Summit to take action against child hunger and malnutrition, highlighting its severe impact on children, especially girls.

Cyclone Chido leaves a trail of destruction in northern Mozambique, damaging homes, schools, and fishing boats. Coastal communities are hardest hit. World Vision is supporting affected families and working to ensure children can return to school.

Yoon, a resilient 12-year-old girl from Thanlyin Township in Yangon, has a deep desire to become a doctor. Her determination derives from the tragic loss of her father to Tuberculosis (TB), pledging, "I will not let such a TB tragedy befall another family."

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

We are a group of four researchers from the Huaphanh province / Xamnuea district in Laos who conducted a quantitative study on the impacts of climate change and disasters on children in our communities. In recent years, our communities in the high mountains have faced many natural disasters.

This paper outlines World Vision’s multisectoral resilience framework, focusing on agri-food, health, and social protection systems in shaping resilience outcomes.