In 2021, the world continued to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic along with wars and political unrest. Refugees and displaced peoples fled violence. Natural disasters spread destruction in their wake. But there were also small and big moments of joy to celebrate. See what World Vision’s communicators captured in this extraordinary year.
News & Stories
Malnutrition
From the Field
Racing against the spread of hunger in East Africa
By air, land, and sea, World Vision is racing to deliver emergency food supplies across East Africa for families in need.
From the Field
Gardens bring joy to communities in Marafa
Because of World Vision’s child sponsorship–funded programs in Marafa, Kenya, flourishing gardens are a living testament to the hope against the spread of hunger.
Change Makers
Becoming all in with a new purpose
Donors to World Vision’s Every Last One campaign find they not only change lives worldwide but that God also changed them as they stepped out in faith. Here, a couple shares how they decided to get involved and how their lives changed as a result.
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.
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.
Special Features
From fragility to resilience: How World Vision is increasing livelihoods and building food security in Zimbabwe through ENSURE program
FEB. 1, 2020, ZIMBABWE — In rural Zimbabwe, women often live in poverty with no opportunities to better their lives. ENSURE, a USAID-funded program, helped change that by building resiliency and livelihoods.
From the Field
‘It has changed our lives’: Zimbabwe couple finds a market for their crops
Portia and her husband went from having food they couldn’t sell to a solid market that provides income. In rural Zimbabwe, women often live in poverty with no opportunities to better their lives. ENSURE, a USAID-funded program, helped change that.
From the Field
‘We were nobodies’: Zimbabwe family changes their future
Rosy and her husband now are respected members of their community due to the success they’ve had in improving their lives. In rural Zimbabwe, women often live in poverty with no opportunities to better their lives. ENSURE, a USAID-funded program, helped change that.
From the Field
Woman overcomes tragedy to find resiliency and success in rural Zimbabwe
After losing her husband, Rachel was struck with a feeling of hopelessness, but what she learned through ENSURE has helped change the trajectory of her life. In rural Zimbabwe, women often live in poverty with no opportunities to better their lives. ENSURE, a USAID-funded program, helped change that.