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Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) against adolescent girls, is a gross human rights violation and public health concern worldwide. Learn how we are responding.

We are dedicated to creating sustainable, impactful interventions that address the root causes of gender-based violence, like the RESILIENT-WE project in Ethiopia.

Through decades of work, World Vision has learned that children and youth participation ensures better results not only for them but for the entire community. Our work provides a platform for children to cultivate, amplify and have their voices heard through platforms like children and youth clubs, child parliaments and peace clubs.

Through the transformative power of Every Girl Can (EGC), a World Vision initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada, young women are breaking free from the cycle of violence, discrimination and limited opportunity.

We are committed to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. Here are some of the initiatives and individuals making a difference.

Local leadership and community-driven responses yield immense transformative power. Countless individuals and organizations work on the ground, often in challenging conditions, to provide immediate relief and drive sustainable recovery. Local heroes are not just first responders; they are cultural experts, community connectors and resilience builders who understand their people’s unique needs.

Breastfeeding and hunger are closely linked. Breast milk is an ideal source of nutrition for babies and mothers must be supported with adequate food and nutrition to provide babies with the necessary nutrition.

It's been one year since violence erupted in Sudan and led to a devastating displacement crisis. Learn all about what's been happening in the region since then.

Lesly Michaud, Program Director of World Vision Haiti shares more about the humanitarian crisis in the country.

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.

World Vision’s Vulnerable Youth Initiative features a curriculum called Youth Ready that prepares teens and young adults for employment in Latin America.

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.

A free, interactive literacy software program called ABRA/READS is helping children in Rwanda develop their English literacy skills through play-based learning.

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.

Gender-based violence is a major global public health and human rights issue. AHADI, a World Vision project, is tackling this problem in Tanzania.

Learn how play-based learning, especially for conflict-affected children, can be an ideal learning approach to foster children's literacy and peaceful societies.

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.

What is Bill S-211? Why is it key in fighting child labour across the world? Learn more about what Canada is doing to fight child labour—and how you can help.

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.

The global hunger crisis is pushing the most vulnerable women and children into starvation. See how World Vision is responding.