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In the News Food insecurity: What you need to know

Millions of people around the world struggle with food insecurity. Learn key facts about the issue and what you can do to help.

In the News World Food Day: Uniting for a hunger-free world

Discover the importance of World Food Day and how World Vision Canada addresses global hunger. Explore the impact, history, and initiatives behind this vital annual event.

In the News Global food crisis: Which countries are hardest hit?

The global food crisis is devastating the futures of children around the world. Learn which countries are hardest hit with food security challenges right now.

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 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.

In the News Hunger is now killing more people than COVID-19

A recent World Vision report found that since the pandemic was declared, soaring food prices combined with lockdown-induced job losses and disrupted nutrition services have made healthy food out-of-reach for 3 billion people.

In the News Malnutrition: How it hurts people, societies and the world

Malnutrition harms the world’s children, steals their futures and hampers development in their societies. But is malnutrition always what you’d expect?

From the Field Empowering families to prevent the spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases began to spread across Kenya, mom Edith became concerned about the impact of the disease on herself, her four children and her unborn baby.

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A reminder of the why supporters of World Vision strive to improve the lives of children and families.

From the Field Cyclone Idai: Long-term recovery lifts off with Food for Assets

Food for Assets reached more than 161,000 individuals in Mozambique and helped empower Cyclone Idai survivors like 15-year-old Paulito and his mom to take ownership over their community’s rejuvenation.

In the News What is famine? Definition, facts and how to help

In Canada, where most families have enough to eat, it's easy to become complacent about the idea of hunger. In the developing world, it's a different story.

In the News Food crisis: is a worldwide food shortage imminent?

Food crises have worsened around the world. If current trends continue, the world will be unable to deliver on its commitment to eradicate hunger by 2030. Learn more.

In the News The basics of food security (and how it’s tied to everything)

What is food security and why is it important? Discover its links to health, agriculture, women's empowerment, climate change and how you can help.

From the Field The Magic of a Mom Group

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to support a new mother.

From the Field Helping instil confidence in new moms

Mary, 27, lives in Kenya and she’s a first-time mom to a baby boy born this past May. Even though caring for baby Festus is new to Mary, she is confident because she’s armed with the right knowledge to help Festus achieve his development and growth milestones.

The garden of promises: how Chansamone feeds her family during COVID-19

Lettuce, chilis, cucumbers, long beans, corns - Chansamone’s garden abounds of fresh and appetizing vegetables. A fence made of cactus protects the rich flora grown with natural, non-chemical fertilizers. A garden that will provide food for her and the 13 members of her household.