World Vision International Framework for Adolescents Engagement in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change

Addressing land degradation is vital to World Vision's mission, as it directly impacts livelihoods, food security & resilience of vulnerable communities.

World Vision’s SMP improves access to nutritious food, enhances learning, and supports vulnerable households, addressing global food and education crises.

Recently, some of World Vision International’s Board Members, led by Southern Africa Regional Director Mark Kelly, visited the region to witness first-hand the remarkable progress and impact of these initiatives.

Aline Rahbany reflects on an event that revealed the urban community, while moving in the right direction, still has important questions to answer. 

Leaders, partners, and community members gathered to celebrate the launch of the EMERGE program in Baidoa, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable households with sustainable solutions for resilience and growth.

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.