article / February 15, 2024
Our child-led research makes child activists’ voices stronger in Brazil
As we observe World Social Justice Day 2024, Carlos- a young leader from Brazil- shares this article to call for equal opportunities for all groups in society to participate, especially children and young people from marginalised populations. This text has been published in the recently launched book "Young People in the Global South: Voice, Agency & Citizenship."
publication / March 7, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update December 2023
Discover how 'Esperanza sin Fronteras' is making a tangible impact amid the migration crisis across Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Learn how our multi-country approach and strategic partnerships provide comprehensive support to over 2 million individuals, including 43% migrant children and adolescents. Join us in building a world where solidarity and compassion know no borders
publication / February 1, 2024
Venezuela Crisis Response Update September 2023
Discover the achievements and challenges faced by refugees and migrants in vulnerable situations in the "Hope Without Borders" Multi-Country Response Report from July to September 2023. World Vision's continuous commitment has reached 1.9 million people since 2019, and between July and September, there were 86.2 thousand participants. Explore detailed accounts of our initiatives in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Join us in bringing hope and assistance to those facing adversity in the region.
publication / April 5, 2024
2023 Global Report on Child Participation in World Vision Decision-Making Processes
This second annual Global Report on Child Participation in World Vision Decision-Making Processes celebrates the different ways girls and boys across the world have been meaningfully involved in the decisions that World Vision makes to improve child well-being around the world. Field Offices have continued to implement stronger and more innovative ways of listening to children, including them in local and national decision-making spaces to ensure that programming and strategy decisions are informed by children’s experiences, priorities, needs, and perspectives.
This report highlights the extraordinary practices of each region and Field Office, celebrating the ways our staff have shared decision-making power with children. World Vision continues to press in our belief that children’s participation is not only a right, but an essential element of our child-focused agenda.
opinion / February 9, 2024
A mustard seed for child participation: why supporting children’s presence online matters
Paula Cantor, communications and advocacy advisor for the Amplifying Children's Voices project, shares about her journey working with adolescents from Bangladesh, Brazil and Canada and the importance of empowering youth globally to address social issues effectively.
article / February 5, 2024
Practical and straightforward steps for our digital safety
International Safer Internet Day
publication / October 12, 2023
Not Enough: Global Perceptions on Child Hunger and Malnutrition
Our world has enough of everything to provide a life of plenty for every child, yet every day more children go hungry.
The findings of this survey highlight the stark reality for families around the world. Almost all people believe that having enough food to eat is a basic human right – 91%, but 21% of children are going to bed hungry and 30% of parents does not knowwhere their next meal will come from.
article / March 28, 2024
La Soledad: The Church for Migrants in Mexico City
The stories of families like Luzmar and Yesmelis serve as reminders of the trials faced by migrants in search of a better future. From the Darien jungle to the bustling streets of Mexico City, their journey is marked by resilience. Despite setbacks and uncertainties, their determination remains steadfast, fueled by the dream of a safer tomorrow for their children.
publication / June 23, 2023
Transiting Economic Integration: Learnings and challenges of Venezuelan people who want to stay in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. March 2023.
Transiting Economic Integration: Learnings and challenges of Venezuelan people who want to stay in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. March 2023.
publication / February 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.