article / November 12, 2024
Kamo’s Bold Decision for Health and Nutrition
Kamo Kukuwa, a dedicated Village Health Assistant and farmer, opted for a vasectomy to support his wife’s health and prioritize nutrition for their family. As part of the BEAN project, he advocates for family planning and sustainable farming, inspiring his community to embrace healthier practices and improve children’s nutrition.
press release / November 14, 2024
Taking nutrition to its roots
World Vision Lanka and Sarvodaya, hand in hand, partnered with World Vision Australia to reach out to farming communities. The initiative was themed RISE Lanka - short for Resilient, Inclusive Sustainable Economic development, for Sri Lanka. The initiative’s core focus was to address the food insecurity and nutrition needs of Sri Lanka's most vulnerable population in Monaragala, Badulla, Bible, Meegahakiula, Lunugala, Rideemaliyadda, and Welikanda.
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 / October 28, 2024
Amplifying Children's Voices: A Call to Action for Improved Nutrition and Parental Involvement
The first Child Nutrition Dialogue, organised by World Vision Central African Republic, provided a platform for young voices to advocate for better nutrition. Children participating in the dialogue emphasised the crucial role of parental involvement in ensuring nutritious school meals.
article / November 15, 2024
World Vision Kenya's Nutrition, Food Assistance and WASH Interventions Improve Malnutrition Indicators for 113,294 People in Kitui and Tana River Counties
World Vision Kenya's KIERP initiative, supported by USAID-BHA, combats malnutrition in drought-hit Kitui and Tana River counties, empowering families like Rachael Kanini's to improve nutrition and livelihoods.
article / November 13, 2024
Burkina Faso: Bringing smiles to flood-affected communities in the North and Centre-North regions
World Vision's teams in Burkina Faso implemented an emergency response that reached more than 200,000 vulnerable people following flooding in the North and Centre-North regions, including in the areas of WASH, education and food security.
press release / November 19, 2024
Listen to the Future: Celebrating and Amplifying Children's Voices on World Children’s Day
Celebrate World Children’s Day with World Vision & UNICEF Lesotho! Kids take over to advocate for their rights under the theme: "Listen to the Future."
press release / November 5, 2024
ENOUGH: Joint Efforts Are Needed to End Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
he Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), in partnership with line ministries, development agencies, civil society, academia, and the private sector, hosted Cambodia’s 11th National Nutrition Day (NND) under the theme “Nutrition for Growth.” This year’s NND highlighted both ongoing and new efforts in the battle against malnutrition, a remaining challenge in Cambodia. The latest Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) revealed that 9.6% of children experience acute forms of malnutrition (wasting) across the Kingdom. In this context, CARD announced the launching of two new collaborative initiatives: a project with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Seed Fund partners – WFP, FAO, and UNICEF – and the ENOUGH Campaign by World Vision.
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.
article / October 28, 2024
Amplification des Voix des Enfants : Un Appel à l'Action pour une Meilleure Nutrition et l'Implication des Parents
Le premier dialogue sur la nutrition des enfants, organisé par World Vision République centrafricaine, a permis aux jeunes de plaider en faveur d'une meilleure nutrition. Maeva et Arielle ont souligné le rôle crucial de l'implication des parents pour garantir des repas scolaires nutritifs. Alexandre A. Gassama, directeur du plaidoyer, a souligné le rôle essentiel de la voix des enfants dans la lutte contre la malnutrition et la faim.