Press Release Sudan crisis enters year three: World Vision warns 600,000 face death from hunger as aid shortfalls worsen one of the world's most neglected emergencies.

Climate change, violence, and hunger are trapping vulnerable children in poverty. This report explores their intersection and the urgent need for action.

World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign is shifting gears as it enters its third year, with a bold new goal to raise ZMW 600,000 to provide 150 bicycles for girls in rural communities.

World Vision is deeply concerned for the well-being of children and their families affected by the earthquake: Children are among the most affected, facing increased risks, loss of learning, and urgent protection needs. World Vision is providing life-saving relief assistance to the children and the families affected by the earthquake. We aim to support 500,000 people, including 85,057 boys and 86,902 girls, through both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

This article tells the compelling story of Choisie, a devoted nurse in the Salongo 2 Health Area of Gemena, Sud-Ubangi province, who contracted Mpox while caring for patients without adequate protective gear. Her battle with the disease highlights the vulnerability of frontline healthcare workers in underserved areas. The piece also showcases the transformative impact of World Vision’s intervention, providing training and essential protective equipment, which allowed Choisie and her colleagues to return to work safely. Through Choisie’s journey, the article emphasizes the vital importance of protecting healthcare workers to ensure the health and resilience of entire communities.

A new Integrated Support Centre (CAI) in Murrupula, Mozambique, centralizes essential services for gender-based violence survivors. This initiative streamlines access to health, legal, and social support, overcoming the challenges of a fragmented previous system. The CAI is a collaborative project between the government and organizations, aiming to improve survivor support and address GBV. While acknowledging ongoing prevention efforts and some reported decrease in cases, the centre responds to the continued reality of violence. This unified approach is designed for sustainability and better care for survivors.

Key findings

“Every day, we meet children who have forgotten how to laugh or play. They are fearful, withdrawn, and traumatised by the horrors they have witnessed,” said Emmanuel Isch, World Vision’s Syria Response Director. “If we fail to address their mental health and immediate basic needs now, we risk losing an entire generation to the invisible scars of war.”

In this report, World Vision DRC highlights the progress made during the 2023–2024 fiscal year through the effective integration of Gift-in-Kind donations into its humanitarian efforts. By distributing essential items such as therapeutic food, clothing, blankets, bicycles, solar panels, and hand-cranked tricycles for people with disabilities, the organization has strengthened access to healthcare in remote areas and supported the fight against child malnutrition. The report also emphasizes the ongoing needs in key sectors such as health, water, livelihoods, education, and protection, and concludes with a message of gratitude to partners for their invaluable support.