Food and Nutrition

The Need for Resilient Development in Central America

August 3, 2021By WV AdvocacyChild Protection, Food and Nutrition, Foreign Assistance, Take Action No Comments

Now more than ever, Central America is in need of resilient development and substantial foreign assistance. Central America has attained several development milestones in the past decades, such as poverty reduction and decreased child mortality. However, without resilience the country, community and individual levels, these gains are at risk of succumbing to existing vulnerabilities in the region that have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the impact of the hurricanes in late 2020. Act now to ensure stability and responsiveness in Central America!

How maternal and child health programs can prevent child marriage

January 8, 2021By Amanda MedlockChild Marriage, Child Protection, Food and Nutrition, Maternal and Child health No Comments

It may not seem intuitive, but child marriage and maternal and child health are closely linked. Learn how addressing one can help both issues.

Reflections on World Vision’s partnership with the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme

October 15, 2020By Steve ReynoldsFood and Nutrition No Comments

In 2019 alone, World Vision and the World Food Program together reached 10.7 million people with life-saving food and nutrition boosting services.

5 ways the pandemic is affecting the world’s children

August 17, 2020By Katie TaylorChild Protection, Food and Nutrition, Global Health No Comments

The world’s children are vulnerable to the secondary effects of COVID-19. Here’s what kids all over the world, including the U.S., are beginning to face.

USAID and World Vision: Offering food and friends to those in need

April 22, 2020By WV AdvocacyFood and Nutrition, Foreign Assistance No Comments

This USAID and World Vision project helped Peruvians care for Venezuelans’ immediate needs, but also led to lifelong friendships and cultural understanding.

10 ways God is at work around the world

November 5, 2019By Katie TaylorChild Education, Clean Water, Food and Nutrition, Learn About Advocacy, Maternal and Child health 3 Comments

God is at work all over the world — in small ways and in HUGE ways! Here we praise God for reduced global poverty, falling child marriage rates, and more!

Breastfeeding is a team sport, and frontline health workers are key players

July 30, 2019By Amanda MedlockFood and Nutrition, Global Health, Maternal and Child health No Comments

Even in hard-to-reach and vulnerable places, frontline health workers empower women with knowledge about breastfeeding and how to keep their babies healthy.

Better farm, better life for women in Bangladesh

July 16, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition, Foreign Assistance, Nobo Jatra 1 Comment

New climate-smart farming techniques are helping women farmers in Bangladesh create a better life for their families and gain respect in their communities.

How can solving health and nutrition issues fight poverty?

May 6, 2019By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition, Global Health, Maternal and Child health 1 Comment

Improving the health and well-being of children and families in extreme poverty is a crucial part of ENDING extreme poverty in our lifetime!

Thank you! Congress just passed the Global Food Security Act!

September 28, 2018By Samantha Urban TarrantFood and Nutrition 2 Comments

World Vision advocates emailed, called, and even met with their members of Congress about fighting hunger via this bill. Thank you for your hard work!

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