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.

Applying a Social-Ecological Framework may help researchers and practitioners understand the multiple drivers of adolescent anaemia.

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.

The population in Northwest Syria is 5.1 million, 4.2 million of which are in need of assistance. Among them, 3.6 million are food-insecure, 3.4 million are internally displaced, and 2 million are living in camps. From 2014 to 2023, the cross-border aid delivery mechanism from Türkiye has served as a critical lifeline to people in Northwest Syria. Based on the consent letter dated 13 July 2023, the Government of Syria granted the UN permission to use the Bab al-Hawa border crossing for humanitarian aid delivery into Northwest Syria. This arrangement eliminated the need for a UN Security Council resolution and, since then, the consent letter to deliver aid has been renewed every six months. A recent Protection Cluster assessment of 259 communities in Northwest Syria revealed limited access to protection services and aid, with 55% of communities reporting no assistance. Another recent assessment conducted by the Education Cluster showed that 54% of schools in the region were affected, with approximately 1,000 schools partially damaged. This has led to an increase in out-of-school children, rising from an estimated 800,000 to 1 million. The ongoing conflict in the area had already compromised sewage networks due to airstrikes, ground battles, and inadequate infrastructure management. These factors resulted in the destruction of wastewater pipelines, rendering substantial portions of the sewage system inoperable. The earthquake also caused significant damage to vital WASH facilities, including the collapse of water reservoirs, towers, stations, and sanitation systems. A REACH assessment indicated that at least 25% of WASH services in Northwest Syria were damaged. This exposure to untreated sewage has contributed to the spread of waterborne diseases, including cholera, typhoid, and gastroenteritis; this posed a significant threat to local water sources and public health. The existing WASH infrastructures, already fragile and inadequate, have been further strained by limited funding.

Virtual Learning Exchange on Social and Behavior Change for Nutrition in partnership with SUN - CSN (Scaling Up Nutrition – Civil Society Network). In addition to speakers from WV and SUN-CSN, we will have speakers/presenters from WFP, UNICEF, Alive& Thrive Vietnam, Nutrition International, Pakistan, and Gems Heart Philippines. This collaborative learning exchange will highlight best SBC practices, innovative SBC tools, and encourage robust dialogue through breakout room discussions. Please come along and also share the poster with colleagues, donors and partners so they can register to join.

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.

Farchana is home to many Sudanese refugees, mostly from West Darfur. Read more to learn how World Vision is helping mothers and their children with malnutrition.

Report by World Vision about the cost of malnutrition on girls and women, highlighting the impact of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition on their health, education, income, and future generations.