Child Marriage Global Review

We are a group of four researchers from the Huaphanh province / Xamnuea district in Laos who conducted a quantitative study on the impacts of climate change and disasters on children in our communities. In recent years, our communities in the high mountains have faced many natural disasters.

Ending Child Marriage in Kenya: The Path Forward

Poverty and hunger forced Sharifa's parents to sell eight-year-old Sharifa. World Vision supported the family with an income-generating opportunity which caused for her parents to reverse their decision of selling her.

This article highlights the success and impact of World Vision’s 16-day campaign against gender-based violence (GBV) in the Kasai province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The campaign, organized as part of the GAINS-TUYA KUMPALA project, aimed to raise awareness about GBV, promote gender equality, and strengthen local protection mechanisms for women and girls. It emphasizes the importance of community mobilization and education in addressing and preventing violence, while also showcasing the collaboration between local and international partners to support victims and reduce GBV in the region.

Join World Vision Lesotho on December 5, 2024, for the launch of the ENOUGH Campaign at Hlalele High School, Rothe. This transformative initiative aims to end child hunger and malnutrition, uniting leaders, stakeholders, and communities to create a brighter future for Lesotho’s children.

Child participation is both a process and an outcome. Children who are truly empowered to exercise self-expression, agency and voice in the development process not only contribute a critical perspective that helps strengthen community outcomes but also fulfil their fundamental child rights.

In Lubumbashi, DRC, children led activities on Universal Children's Day, teaching younger kids about their rights and defending them, promoting active participation.

Emmanuella, a young World Vision Ghana advocate, passionately urged global leaders at the November 2024 G20 Social Summit to take action against child hunger and malnutrition, highlighting its severe impact on children, especially girls.