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Health
From the Field
Hunger is more than just food
Food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition are driven by more than lack of food alone. Inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene can intensify hunger. Conflict, extreme weather, and COVID-19 are destroying livelihoods, pushing access to nutritious food out of reach for people in need.
From the Field
Still strong, 11 years after recovering from malnutrition
When Swangirai was 11 months old, he was among 40 children to receive malnutrition recovery support through World Vision. Now, 12 years old, Swangirai remains strong and healthy.
From the Field
Therapeutic food offers a lifeline to malnourished children in Angola
Drought in Angola burdens much of life. For Cordelia, it impacted her supply of food and in turn, her grandson Paulino became severely malnourished.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty facts and statistics. Then discover our progress toward ending extreme poverty, and learn how you can help.
From the Field
Community health worker helps save child’s life
In rural parts of many developing countries, families often lack access to basic healthcare. World Vision helps fill the gap by equipping community health workers, who can help diagnose common illnesses such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea.
Special Features
Called by God: The Every Last One campaign
In late 2015, World Vision launched Every Last One (ELO) — a $1 billion capital campaign over eight years to make life, hope, and a future possible for 60 million people. Explore the work that has already been done, and help us make an even bigger impact faster.
From the Field
Community health workers reduce child malnutrition rates in Zambia
In rural communities, women have to travel long distances to get basic healthcare. World Vision–trained community health workers help bridge the gap and provide care as well as education.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s health
As we recognize World Health Day on April 7, join us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children who struggle to stay healthy and thrive.
From the Field
In the kitchen: Indian vegetable pulao recipe
India has one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world. World Vision’s helping communities there grow vegetable gardens so they have access to nutrient-rich foods. We’re also training mothers how to cook dishes that better nourish their children so fewer kids are at risk of stunting and wasting.