article / September 27, 2024
Aid in health centers goes beyond treatment
“With the support of World Vision and Medair, the clinic became an important hub for food and medical assistance” – Hadi, health facility manager.
publication / September 18, 2024
Capacity Statement: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health & Nutrition 2024
The World Vision Zambia Health programme focuses on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAHN). The aim of the programme is to improve the health status of pregnant women, lactating mothers and children under the age of five. Our strategic objective for health is to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality through improved health and nutrition practices. The heart of World Vision’s Global Health and Nutrition Strategy is a package of preventative interventions for mothers and children under two, targeting the first 1,000-days.
publication / September 25, 2024
Social-Ecological Framework for Adolescent Nutrition
Applying a Social-Ecological Framework may help researchers and practitioners understand the multiple drivers of adolescent anaemia.
article / September 23, 2024
Children on Path to Health Recovery Through Nutrition Program
A baseline survey finds underweight or malnourished children in a community. The Positive Deviance Hearth Program, this project gives hope to these children by feeding them nutritious meals and having awareness sessions with the mothers, teaching them healthy eating plans, and proper hygiene, and preparing balanced meals at home for their children.
article / September 30, 2024
Enhancing Social Cohesion And Household Resilience Through Savings For Transformation (S4T) Groups In Kenya
In 2021, 79.2% of Kenya’s adult population had bank accounts, a significant increase from 42.34% in 2011. However, rural communities without access to banking services still struggle to save for basic needs. To address this, World Vision's Central Rift Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration Scale Up Project (CRIFSUP), funded by ANCP, uses the Savings for Transformation (S4T) model to build household resilience. Isaac Chelal from Nakuru County exemplifies success, starting a watermelon business through his involvement with S4T and the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) approach.
article / October 1, 2024
Faith’s story | Hunger and Education in Kenya
15-year-old Faith in rural Bamba, Kenya, faces hunger due to drought. Elephants destroy crops, forcing families to desperate measures. World Vision aids with food and support.
article / September 26, 2024
How Nutrition Gardens Are Transforming Lives in Zimbabwe Communities
Through the Food Assistance for Assets (FFA) Program, nutrition gardens have been established to combat food insecurity, empowering communities with the tools, knowledge, and resilience needed to grow their own nutritious food, even in the face of a changing climate.