Women and girls face greater risk of violence during emergencies as harmful social norms intensify and women are further marginalized.
Why does violence against women and girls increase during disasters?
Protecting Children
Our recommendations to keep children safe during COVID-19
In April, the Ending Violence Against Children Taskforce released policy recommendations for governments to keep children safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How community health workers keep people safe around the world
Health workers are heroes year-round. To combat COVID-19, health workers are responding creatively to reach the most vulnerable. Here are 3 stories honoring health workers around the world!
What my daughter taught me about early childhood development
Nate Lance is a World Vision policy advisor — and dad to a toddler! Here’s what she’s taught him about the importance of childhood development interventions.
How COVID-19 is affecting children around the world
Kids in vulnerable communities face unique challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Without strong coping mechanisms, secondary effects of the virus may create permanent disruption to kids’ lives.
We need a holistic plan to keep migrant children safe
U.S. immigration policy is inadequate to protect the children at our southern border. We need to address the root causes of migration and prioritize safety.
A strong start for kids: Why the Thrive Act matters
The Global Child Thrive Act helps kids get a better start in life by focusing on early childhood development and evidence-based strategies.
How U.S. foreign aid helps kids: Dennis’s story
U.S. foreign aid helps children all over the world. In Kenya, a disability made Dennis’ world small, but World Vision and USAID opened up new possibilities!
3 brave girls choose school over child marriage
These three girls in Afghanistan are choosing to stay in school instead of getting married, but that choice isn’t an easy one.
Child marriage must end! 3 girls speak out
“I am here to show my determination to work together in ending child marriage and all forms of violence against girls.”