Maternal health care in Misamfu, a rural community in Kasama District, has received a much-needed boost, thanks to the Survive to Thrive project by World Vision Zambia. This initiative has transformed the Misamfu Rural Health Post through the installation of a mechanized water system and the construction of a modern ablution block, making safe maternal health services a reality for expectant mothers in the area.

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.

For Chipo Chapatarongo, a 48-year-old mother of seven in Makoma village, Nyanga North, fetching water was once a daily ordeal fraught with challenges.

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.

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.

Severe flooding in Marsabit County during the March-May 2024 rains displaced over 6,000 people in Loiyangalani sub-county, damaging livelihoods, livestock, and infrastructure. Ongoing challenges include high food prices and disrupted transportation.

World Vision Mozambique initiates the distribution of aid to help families impacted by intense tropical Cyclone Chido.

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