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From the Field Empowering urban Tanzanian dads for adolescent health and rights
As traditional powerholders, men can serve as influential gender equality advocates. By working with other men and boys to speak out against discriminatory gender norms that perpetuate discrimination, violence and inequality, men serve as positive role models. The AHADI project has adapted the MenCare program to promote gender equality with a focus on adolescent girls.
From the Field The science of play
Children’s play is more than simple amusement or a way to burn off natural energy. Play is a fundamental component of cognitive development, cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.
From the Field Women, peace, and security & the climate change agenda
Women in conflict-affected and environmentally vulnerable areas face disproportionate impacts from climate change and armed conflict due to existing vulnerabilities and structural inequalities. Despite these challenges, women are vital agents of change and resilience. Addressing these interconnected issues requires gender-responsive approaches that acknowledge the complex relationship between women's roles in peacebuilding and the impacts of climate change.
From the Field The first 72 hours: How we respond in a disaster
When disaster strikes, World Vision’s local and global staff are quick to the scene. They provide emergency help and supplies to save lives.
From the Field Breaking the stigma around menstruation
World Vision’s Youth Empowered Project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. It is increasing awareness and education about girls’ menstrual hygiene management and its benefits.
From the Field Preparing Youth For Their Future
World Vision’s Vulnerable Youth Initiative features a curriculum called Youth Ready that prepares teens and young adults for employment in Latin America.
From the Field Laila's quest to improve adolescent health and rights
World Vision’s Accelerated Hope and Development for Urban Adolescents in Tanzania is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and focuses on gender equality and rights.
From the Field Innovative technology improves children's learning
A free, interactive literacy software program called ABRA/READS is helping children in Rwanda develop their English literacy skills through play-based learning.
From the Field Protecting a girl's right to an education
World Vision’s Equality for Girls’ Access to Learning (EGAL) project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Sister Helene in the DRC is working with vulnerable girls through EGAL.
From the Field What is “El Niño" and how does it affect the world?
El Niño is a climate phenomenon with the power to increase global warming. Together with climate change, it’s devastating the world’s poorest people.
From the Field Three ways toys are making a difference across the world
Find out all the ways toys can make a positive change in the lives of children across the world, courtesy of Spinmaster.
From the Field Ending gender-based violence starts with empowering youth
Gender-based violence is a major global public health and human rights issue. AHADI, a World Vision project, is tackling this problem in Tanzania.
From the Field Literacy and play: New ways to build peace
Learn how play-based learning, especially for conflict-affected children, can be an ideal learning approach to foster children's literacy and peaceful societies.
From the Field Claiming the right to learn in Lebanon
Syrian children in Lebanon have lost months or years of education to war and economic crisis. Many are catching up through a World Vision program.
From the Field How hunger worsens gender inequality
The global hunger crisis continues to sweep the world—and sets back years of gender equality progress. Learn more facts and statistics about this issue.
From the Field How children are coping with the crisis in Ukraine
In Ukraine, psychosocial support is helping displaced and traumatized children cope with the trauma of violent conflict.
From the Field Child hunger: Key facts to know
Facts and figures about child hunger across the world and in Canada. Learn how you can help.
From the Field Learning positive masculinity: A guide for men everywhere
How do you cultivate a culture of positive masculinity around the world? Learn more about how to redefine what it means to be a man from the MenCare approach.
From the Field The global hunger crisis hinders the right to nutrition for the most vulnerable
The global hunger crisis is pushing the most vulnerable women and children into starvation. See how World Vision is responding.
From the Field These mothers in South Sudan are major Mother’s Day heroes
These mothers in South Sudan are leading the charge on gender equality in their community. Read all about their inspiring story.
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