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.

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.

This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.

In Burkina Faso, Youth Ready approach in YES KIRE Project is expected to impact the lives of 4,500 household members of the targeted youth. « YOUTH READY » approach in the Youth Economic Strengthening Project (YES) in urban and peri-urban areas of Burkina Faso

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.

Alude, a single mother on the Haiti-Dominican border, struggles to feed her children, sometimes resorting to garbage sorting for income. Sponsor a child today.

ALERT! It has come to our attention that several agencies or persons, are claiming to be acting as World Vision International or on World Vision's behalf in recruiting or facilitating the recruitment of personnel on WhatsApp and other digital channels.

Poverty and hunger forced Sharifa's parents to sell eight-year-old Sharifa. World Vision supported the family with an income-generating opportunity which caused for her parents to reverse their decision of selling her.

As the festive season approaches, World Vision Zambia is urging the public to embrace the true meaning of Christmas by giving back to vulnerable communities. Speaking during a recent feature on KBN TV, Strategy, Impact, and Learning Director Ekwase Msoni emphasized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, particularly during this time of joy and generosity.