‘Freedom and confidence’: delivering essential hygiene supplies for girls
Dignity kits filled with essential hygiene supplies are helping adolescent girls in conflict-affected areas of Ethiopia to continue their education with confidence.
Supporting the social and emotional needs of children impacted by conflict in Ethiopia
Children impacted by ongoing conflict in Ethiopia are being supported with socio-emotional learning, case management and child-friendly activities at Child Friendly Spaces, made possible through AHP and World Vision.
A determined entrepreneur
Through an innovative savings scheme, Pastor Roney and other community members in Vanuatu save money together in small amounts and lend to each other when needs arise
Strengthening resilience: Savings and loans groups help farmers in Timor-Leste tackle El Niño
“Before the Savings and Loans program started in our village, I had to carry water from the river in buckets to irrigate the crops in my backyard. It was incredibly difficult because I lacked a practical way to access water.” Learn how World Vision in Timor-Leste has used special funding to combat the impacts of El Nino.
Support on the simple things to get kids back to class in Türkiye
For families in crisis, the cost of items that many of us take for granted, like pens and paper, can be enough to keep children out of the classroom. For Mr Ali’s orphaned grandchildren, simple school supplies supported their return to normalcy after the Türkiye earthquake.
Casting light behind closed doors for violence survivors in Türkiye
Hayat would do anything to protect her children’s safety, even using her own body as a shield during bombings. But when she was faced with violence in her home, it was harder to speak out. With support through the AHP earthquake response, she can now find her peace.
From beans to big dreams: transformative home gardening in Sri Lanka
After training on home gardening techniques, Madushika is now growing healthy, nutritious food for her young family, and generating income.
Breaking stereotypes brick by brick, seed by seed
Chandana is a farmer, clay brick producer, and carer for his elderly parents. He is also disabled. Through the AHP response in Sri Lanka, he has been able to increase his yield of quality produce, while also changing community attitudes on disabilities.
Intergenerational foundations to weather a changing climate in Vanuatu
Pierre Talo is supporting his two sons to use their savings from overseas work to build disaster resilient homes after training supported by AHP.
A house of one’s own: turning overseas work into climate-safe housing in Vanuatu
After returning from overseas seasonal work and attending a Haos Blong Yumi workshop, Greg Charlie was able to build a house for his family.
From challenge upon challenge, seeds of hope in Sri Lanka
With three out of five family members needing medical care, Niranjana became her family’s main breadwinner. Via support from the AHP activation in Sri Lanka, she is hopeful a maize crop grown with subsidised seed will set her family on a path to financial sustainability.
Turning climate-resilient construction knowledge into a new career
Before attending a Haos Blong Yumi workshop in Vanuatu, Sandy had no knowledge on how to build a climate-resilient, modern house. He now uses his skills to work in construction.
Shifting gender roles at home for a more equal future
Nur Mohammad and his wife Mariam grew up in traditional Rohingya households, where the roles of men and women were rigidly defined. After attending workshops supported by AHP and World Vision, they are changing norms at home and in their community.
‘It made me think’: going against the tide to stop a child marriage
Sayed Alam didn’t realise just how much attending Community-Based Child Protection Committee meetings, supported by AHP, had changed his views until he found out that his son had eloped with a girl. He acted quickly to stop the marriage.
Transforming a new bride’s future with hearing aids
When Azida’s new husband and in-laws discovered her hearing disability, she was threatened with divorce. With the help of World Vision through AHP, hearing aids have transformed her quality of life.
Fuelling young minds with free preschool meals in Sri Lanka
Preschool meals supported through the AHP response in Sri Lanka are helping kids like Chamod to thrive, while reducing financial pressure on parents.
Bringing warmth to families in Lebanon’s north
In Lebanon, a multidimensional economic crisis continues to impact on entire communities. With AHP support, World Vision has assisted households in the country’s north to prepare for winter through cash transfers, home improvements and support for an innovative new source of fuel.
Healing, friendship and integration for displaced Ukrainian children in Moldova
AHP-supported Child-Friendly Spaces in Moldova are helping Ukrainian refugee children to make friends, integrate into the community and heal from the trauma of war and displacement.
“Women can be leaders.”
After Madalena received support through Disaster READY, she realised that she was in a position to help other women in her community.
Reducing the impact of the pandemic on children with disabilities in Indonesia
Bhakti Luhur Orphanage and School is one of the only educational facilities for children with disabilities in Kupang, Indonesia. Through the AHP COVID-19 response, the school was provided with additional support to reduce the impact of the pandemic on its students.