Health & Nutrition

A World Where All Children Are Healthy

Around the world, millions of children do not live to see their fifth birthday from illnesses like pneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria. Malnutrition lies behind nearly half of these deaths. Without enough nutritious food, children’s bodies and minds cannot develop as they should, affecting their growth, learning, and long-term well-being. In line with Sustainable Development Goal 3, World Vision works alongside communities to help prevent and reduce malnutrition in children. We support mothers and young children with essential care, improve access to basic healthcare, and equip families with the knowledge to prevent illnesses.

Health & Nutrition through Child Sponsorship

When you sponsor a child, you help give them a healthy start in life. From proper nutrition to essential healthcare, your support helps children grow stronger, fight illness, and reach important milestones. You’re not just supporting one child - you’re strengthening families and enabling communities to better care for their children.

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Key Challenges

Lack of Access to Healthcare Services

Many families travel long distances to reach health facilities, which are often under-resourced. Clinics may lack proper equipment, and trained health workers are limited, making it difficult for children to receive timely and effective care.

Limited Health and Nutrition Knowledge

Parents and caregivers may not recognise early signs of illness such as malnutrition or know how to prevent them. Mothers may also lack knowledge on proper pre- and postnatal care, and the importance of balanced nutrition for their children.

Gender Inequality

Maternal health is often overlooked, especially among women with limited voice and access to care. Many girls are married early, facing higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth before their bodies are fully developed.

Economic Poverty

Families rely on unstable incomes from agriculture and livestock. Many struggle to provide enough food, let alone consistent, nutritious diets for their children throughout the year.

World Vision's Health & Nutrition Programmes

Our health interventions target the leading causes of illness and death among children under five. Using family- and community-centred approaches, we drive positive behaviour change, strengthen community systems and break the cycle of vulnerability.