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.

On behalf of World Vision staff from West and Central Africa, our Regional Leader, Carla Dominique Denizard, extends warm holiday greetings and heartfelt wishes for joy, peace, and hope this season.

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.

Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023

In 2024, the ENOUGH Campaign united West Africa in the fight against child hunger and malnutrition, sparking transformative change across the region. As 2025 approaches, discover how nations are doubling down on justice, hope, and sustainable solutions for every child.

Download the publication to discover our impact and priorities across the region.

A temporary Child-Friendly Space established offers psychosocial support for children, while a Women and Girls Safe Space supports the healing and well-being of women and girls at Gezei Gofa.

Today, children in East Africa face an array of challenges. Conflict disrupts lives in Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia, forcing families to flee their homes and depriving children of safety, stability, and access to education. Of particular concern, is the dire food insecurity in the region, occasioned by the polycrisis of conflict, climate change and economic hardship.

Breaking Traditions: Ethiopia’s Fight Against Child Marriage