The pandemic hit vulnerable families the hardest, including children, women, and people with disabilities. Many struggled with worsening economic and social conditions, leading to poor mental and physical health. Routine vaccinations dropped, and access to healthcare services became more difficult. To address these issues and support the recovery of public health, the organisation has launched its first major healthcare initiative, focusing on strengthening Georgia's health and child protection systems. Family doctors and social workers, were trained on key health topics such as immunisation, Hepatitis, HIV prevention, HPV, TB, and STDs.

This review supports World Vision’s Resilience Framework, highlighting key themes like conflict, COVID-19, climate change, and the HDP nexus in building resilient systems.

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.

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.

A health project in Nampula, Mozambique, funded by the Austrian Development Agency and implemented by World Vision, has strengthened the health system against COVID-19 and future pandemics. The project has directly benefited over 5,500 people and indirectly impacted 1.7 million. Read more about the project's successes and how it is building a more resilient Nampula

World Vision International Framework for Adolescents Engagement in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change

Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023

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