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World Vision with our partners are calling for a global plan to drive collective action, as we say ENOUGH to child hunger and malnutrition. Join us in the Empty Plates Global Hunger Action campaign today. 'Empty Plates' aims to spotlight the global food crisis and the urgent need for action. Empty plates to symbolise the daily reality faced by millions of people who are hungry, as highlighted in a major United Nations report (SOFI). #EmptyPlates #GlobalFoodCrisis ##ENOUGH

World Vision Malawi is at William Murray Secondary School ground in Nkhoma where 478 talented youths are graduating with valuable vocational skills. We are so grateful to our partners: Lilongwe District Council, TEVETA, CCAP Nkhoma Synod Youth Department, Sanwecka, and Bowe Youth Vocational Institute. Among the 478 young people graduating today, 229 females are stepping into the future with skills in tailoring, motor cycle mechanics, gadget repair, carpentry, bricklaying, welding, and electrical/solar installation. This training isn't just about certificates; it's about transforming lives. These youths are now equipped to build their futures, contribute to their communities, and achieve financial independence. The Guest of Honor at this event is the Minister of Labour, Hon Agness NyaLonje. As soon as she arrived, the Guest of Honor inspected pavilions mounted by the vocational skills youths where they showcased some of their works in tailoring, welding and fabrication. Children, faith leaders, traditional leaders, Parents and guardians have gathered to witness this special occasion. #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsForLife #Transformation #FinancialIndependence #Partnership4Goals #WeAreWorldVision

These photographs, taken by youth with disabilities, tell powerful stories. The youth took the photographs, which were showcased earlier this week at the Global Disability Inclusion Forum in Malawi, during a creative writing and photography workshop as part of World Vision’s Able to Thrive program, empowering them to report issues affecting their communities through storytelling and visual art. Ten youth with disabilities were trained in creative writing and photography skills, equipping them to use their new skills to highlight and report various forms of abuse and challenges they face in their communities. Beyond creative arts, the workshop also emphasized the importance of their rights and the need for education. During the training, staff discovered many of the children with disabilities in attendance did not attend school. In response, the Able to Thrive project has initiated a program to equip and empower their caregivers to support their children’s education. The Able to Thrive project works with more than 2,500 children with disabilities and their caregivers across several districts in Malawi with the goal of improving the well-being of the children by promoting access to quality, inclusive education, and supporting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.  Check out a handful of the inspiring photos and witness a journey of empowerment and advocacy! Learn more about the Forum and the incredible work being done to create inclusive communities in Malawi and around the world: https://lnkd.in/gjZ2XRvY     Photo captions:  🔸 Government and NGOs must commit to ensuring that children with visual impairment are well supported with education amenities.  🔸 Children have the right to various forms of play, including dancing.  🔸 Most children in rural communities fetch water from unprotected sources, making them susceptible to water borne diseases like diarrhea.  🔸 Government, NGOs, and well-wishers must help create a conducive learning environment by constructing more classroom blocks.  🔸 World Vision is promoting age-appropriate literacy skills among school-going children in communities. #innovation #sustanability #disabilityinclusion World Vision Malawi

Truly inspiring! This week, Global Disability Inclusion Forum participants took to the field in Malawi to deepen their understanding of education, rehabilitation, and case management to equip and support children and youth with disabilities so they can build more inclusive practices in development work globally. Field visits like these are crucial opportunities to learn about innovative practices and are essential for fostering collaboration. Participants learned firsthand from experts and implementers of impactful and sustainable programs like Able to Thrive, which is equipping and empowering children and youth with disabilities by leveraging tools like participatory GIS mapping and engaging local partners. Through visits to community-based screenings, sign language learning programs, parent support groups, and more, participants witnessed the transformative impact of holistic programming and approaches that enhance the well-being of children and youth with disabilities by empowering caregivers and improving access to and sustainable integration of education, health, WASH, and livelihoods programming, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive. Participants also visited our incredible partners, including ABC Hearing Clinic, Sandi Thandiza, and Malawi Against Physical Disabilities (MAP).  Check out photos from the field visits—and learn more about the incredible work being done to create inclusive communities at https://lnkd.in/gjZ2XRvY #innovation #sustanability #disabilityinclusion 

From July 8th to 11th in Mponela, Dowa, children from the five Able to Thrive project implementing districts gathered to discuss significant issues facing children with disabilities in Malawi in preparation for the Global Disability Forum event. They didn't just talk — they took action! These young advocates presented a powerful document outlining their aspirations and voices to the Ministry of Gender, Malawi , Hon. Jean Sendeza, who graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor. Minister Sendeza attended the Global Disability Forum 2024, hosted by World Vision Malawi The Minister applauded the children for their courage and commitment. She praised their efforts in bringing to her attention the issues affecting them and recognized their dedication to taking responsibility for their own futures. World Vision USA #GlobalDisabilityForum #ChildrenWithDisabilities #InclusionMatters #AbleToThrive #WorldVisionMalawi

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Yesterday was an incredible day of learning and action at the GESI Disability Inclusion Forum in Malawi! More than a hundred people including government leaders, disabled persons organizations, disability inclusion experts, and project implementers from around the world shared challenges, innovative solutions, and best practices to equip and support children and youth with disabilities in fragile contexts. After a keynote address from Jean Sendeza, Ministry of Gender, Community Development, and Social Welfare for the Republic of Malawi, participants dove into sessions packed with evidence-based learnings and impactful and sustainable disability inclusion programs and approaches from around the world—starting with World Vision’s Able to Thrive program in Malawi: 🔸 Able to Thrive, implemented by World Vision Malawi, is an innovative project aiming to enhance the well-being of 10,000 children and youth with disabilities through improved case management, access to services, and community empowerment. The program integrates education, health, WASH, and livelihoods programming to address the diverse needs of children and youth with disabilities.  🔸 Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA), a key partner in Able to Thrive, shared insights and approaches in supporting education on the new disability act and mobilizing its staff and volunteers to support case management for children with disabilities. 🔸 Additional sessions featured youth participants, who presented their experiences and recommendations, to the Ministry of Gender, Federation of Disability Organizations in Malawi (FEDOMA), and MACODA shared successful approaches to better include the voices of youth and persons with disabilities in programming. Youth also shared the photographs they took during a workshop last week, which highlighted issues of importance to them. 🔸 Participants also heard from experts who shared challenges of disability inclusion in emergency response, how to enhance WASH and livelihoods in fragile contexts, and how to integrate disability inclusion into #environmentalsustainability. 🔸 During afternoon breakout sessions, participants delved deeper into topics such as inclusive education, WASH and nutrition, rehabilitation services, and effective training on disability inclusion. Thank you to all the donors, experts, and participants for making this event a success! By sharing our learnings and innovative approaches, we are building and supporting more inclusive practices in development work globally.  Learn about many of these practices and programs on our webpage at https://lnkd.in/gjZ2XRvY  #innovation #sustanability #disabilityinclusion 

Global Disability Forum, 2024 BICC, Lilongwe, Malawi. This afternoon Sekelani Kufakwina from MANAD highlighted the following critical challenges facing Deaf Education in Malawi at the Global Disability Forum 2024 being hosted by World Vision Malawi. 1️⃣ Teacher Proficiency in MSL: Many teachers lack proficiency in Malawian Sign Language (MSL), hindering effective curriculum delivery to Deaf learners. 2️⃣ Language Deprivation Syndrome: 95% of Deaf children are born to hearing, non-signing parents, leading to language deprivation early in life. 3️⃣ Digital Teaching Materials: There's a severe shortage of accessible digital materials tailored for Deaf education. 4️⃣ High Dropout Rates: Communication barriers contribute to a high dropout rate among Deaf students, compounded by limited support for interpreter training. MANAD extends gratitude to World Vision Malawi Able to Thrive Project for aligning with their mission to advance Deaf Education in Malawi. #Partnership4Goals #DeafEducation #GlobalDisabilityForum #InclusiveEducation #Malawi #worldvision World Vision East Africa