Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023

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.

MAPUTO, 17 December -- World Vision is planning to reach up to 75,000 people, particularly children, affected by Tropical Cyclone Chido in the provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula, in northern Mozambique. The organization urgently seeks US$1.2 million to provide critical assistance, including food, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection. At least 27 people have died, and thousands have been displaced after losing their homes.

Addressing land degradation is vital to World Vision's mission, as it directly impacts livelihoods, food security & resilience of vulnerable communities.

This one-page update summarizes the challenges and natural disasters faced by Afghanistan, as well as the needs resulting from these issues. It also outlines the support provided by WV Afghanistan over the past three years.

The weeks following the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon have focused on assessments of the high humanitarian needs and economic costs. The conflict has caused massive destruction, displacing nearly 1.2 million people, with 179,000 still unable to return home due to safety concerns, destroyed infrastructure, and limited access to essential services. Though the number of people in formal shelters has dropped to 6,600, the strain on local communities and infrastructure continues to be overwhelming. The hardest-hit areas include Nabatieh and Tyre, where families with young children and elderly members face prolonged displacement are grappling with severe water shortages, unreliable electricity, and damaged facilities.

In the thick of the relentless grip of the El Nino-induced drought, WVZ has emerged as a beacon of hope, implementing life-saving projects that are positively transforming countless lives.

World Vision's statement on the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview highlights urgent crises, the impact of conflict, climate change, and the need for collective action and funding.

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.

Choutari is World Vision International Nepal's bi-annual newsletter. This December 2023 - May 2024 edition covers the key updates and highlights on our sectors, grants and private non-sponsorship projects, stories of transformation, key events, innovations and our programme coverage in the media.