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🌍 Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence Did you know that 80% of those displaced by climate change are women? In humanitarian crises, 70% of women face gender-based violence. This intersection of crises demands urgent attention. For the first time at #COP29, 74 countries signed the Declaration on Relief, Recovery, and Peace, officially linking climate change and conflict for the first time. This milestone aligns with World Vision's approach to addressing fragility through initiatives like Regreening Communities. Such projects promote natural regeneration, benefiting people and ecosystems while fostering peacebuilding. This alignment opens doors for climate finance to be directed toward fragile zones, creating pathways for peacebuilding and socio-economic transformation. 🌱 As we approach World Soil Day, Let’s advocate for gender-responsive climate action that protects women and girls. #16DaysOfActivism #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #ClimateResilience #RegreeningCommunities #FMNR UNWomen Wwk COP29 Azerbaijan United Nations McLarence Mandaza, PhD

World Vision Southern Africa at COP29 World Vision Southern Africa participated in #COP29, led by Dr. McLarence Mandaza, PhD our Technical Lead for Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action in the region. The team actively engaged in various side events and discussions, spotlighting the role of faith-driven solutions and social cohesion in fostering climate resilience. One highlight? Our session at the Faith Pavilion, where we explored how nature-based solutions (NbS) and faith leadership can transform fragile contexts. McLarence Mandaza, PhD emphasized: “Faith actors hold the trust of their communities, making them powerful allies in fostering social cohesion and mobilizing for climate action.” 🌿 From #Lesotho to #Zimbabwe, faith-driven initiatives are uniting communities to restore degraded landscapes and adapt to climate impacts. 🗓 Stay tuned as we unpack key insights leading to World Soil Day on December 5. #COP29 #ClimateAdaptation #SocialCohesion #WorldSoilDay World Vision Zambia World Vision Zimbabwe World Vision Lesotho COP29 Azerbaijan UN Climate Change

🧡 Violence against women is preventable. Evidence shows that comprehensive, well-funded strategies lead to real change. From transforming harmful social norms to gender-responsive justice systems, the tools exist—but they need our support. 💡 This 16 Days of Activism, let’s focus on solutions and demand action from governments, private sectors, and communities to #EndVAW. 📢 Speak out. Advocate. Act. Together, we can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/di4_Xdup UNWomen Wwk United Nations #16DaysOfActivism #GenderEquality #Beijing30

🔍 1 in 3 women worldwide have faced physical or sexual violence. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action. As we mark 25 years since November 25 was declared the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we must demand justice, accountability, and an end to impunity. 🌍 Let’s unite globally to support survivors, challenge harmful norms, and strengthen gender-responsive laws. 🧡 Join the #UNiTE Campaign: Together, we can #EndVAW. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/duKkxV3P #16DaysOfActivism #GenderJustice #Beijing30 UNWomen Wwk The Global Fund United Nations

We’re proud to join forces with World Vision Zambia in launching the #EnoughCampaign, a powerful initiative to end child hunger and malnutrition. According to Zambia's statistics on child hunger and malnutrition, based on data from the Zambia Demographic and Health Survey and other reliable sources: Malnutrition is more severe in rural areas, affecting both girls and boys. 4% of children are classified as wasted (low weight for height). 8 out of every 1,000 births result in child mortality. 26.2% of children suffer from vitamin A deficiency. 58% of children are classified as obese, highlighting the double burden of malnutrition. Together, we’re taking a stand to ensure #EnoughNutritiousFood, #EnoughAction, and #EnoughPoliticalWill, to ensure every child thrives. Let’s make child hunger a thing of the past. 💪🍎 #EndChildHunger #ChildNutritionMatters #TogetherForChange Brian Bwembya Kambani Phiri World Vision Southern Africa World Vision

We are thrilled to partner with renowned musician and Advocate Brian Bwembya  popularly known as BFlow as we kick off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In this video, Brian “B’Flow” Bwembya shares his personal insights and calls for collective action for a world free from violence. Let’s unite to raise awareness, spark conversations, and take action to protect women and girls everywhere. Watch the video, share it widely, and join us in making a difference. Together, we can create lasting change. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #TogetherForChange #AdvocacyInAction World Vision Zambia World Vision Zimbabwe World Vision Malawi World Vision Southern Africa World Vision DRC World Vision World Vision Angola Lulu Haangala-Wood Wezi Heartsound Brian Bwembya  Eleftherios Mukuka

💡🌍 Strong health systems save lives. Through the Community Systems Strengthening Program (RSSH), World Vision Malawi with funding support from The Global Fund trained 1,600 volunteers, enhanced disease management, and empowered communities with actionable health solutions. As Malawi hosts the 52nd Global Fund Board Meeting at the Bingu International Convention Center from 20-22 November 2024, we celebrate the incredible progress made in partnership with the Global Fund. Together, we’re closing gaps and improving healthcare access across the nation. Learn how our efforts have changed lives, like Jere, who overcame TB with community support and timely care. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/dJFbkXQA #HealthForAll #GlobalFund #CommunityImpact #GFBoardMeeting #TB #MALAWI

🌍👶 This World Children’s Day, we celebrate the incredible strides made to protect Malawi’s children from malaria. Through the Malaria Grant World Vision Malawi and The Global Fund have significantly reduced malaria in high-risk districts like Mangochi, Balaka, and Nkhatabay in Malawi. From 2019-2023, Indoor Residual Spraying protected nearly 2 million people annually—many of them children—achieving coverage rates as high as 96.8%! Together, we’re building a malaria-free future, ensuring every child can grow up healthy and thrive. 💙 #WorldChildrensDay #MalariaFree #GlobalFundImpact #SavingLives Eric NDOFOR Trinity Kubalasa Monica Hubert World Vision Southern Africa

Today, we celebrate World Children’s Day! 🌍👧👦 Do you know why this day is so significant? It’s not just about celebrating children but also about amplifying their voices, protecting their rights, and ensuring they have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gQzdvcHR #All4Children, #WorldChildrensDay #CRC35, World Vision

At World Vision, we are unwavering in our commitment to protecting children and creating spaces where they can thrive. Through collaborative efforts with partners and communities, we have achieved impactful milestones in 2024: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: 315 adolescent clubs and initiatives like Children’s Councils and Parliaments have given over 20,000 children a platform to raise their concerns and engage with leaders, driving policy changes such as the enactment of the Children’s Code Act in Lesotho. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Over 1,170 Child Protection Committees have been established, empowering communities to take ownership of child protection issues. 922 reporting mechanisms were set up to ensure children’s safety, including child-friendly courts in Eswatini that have helped over 200 children testify without fear. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: In partnership with government departments, 66,000 birth certificates were issued, and 333,000 children were registered. A birth certificate is a vital tool for safeguarding children’s rights, ensuring access to essential services, and protecting them from exploitation. 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: In Malawi, 536 children were withdrawn from child marriages, with 252 girls re-enrolled in school and others equipped with life skills to build a brighter future. Together, on this commemoration of #WorldChildrensDay let’s renew our commitment to children’s rights and work to create a world where every child is safe, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. #WorldChildrensDay #CRC35 #ChildRights #All4Children