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March 11, 2010, Washington, DC—Aid that promotes nutrition and food security has wide-ranging benefits compared to its costs in the fight against poverty-related problems, according to a top humanitarian policy analyst at international aid agency World Vision.
Community members in a World Vision vision food program have debunked the myth that feedback from the community always focuses on negative issues the community has faced. World Vision Zimbabwe recently received a series of thank-you letters from the community that were very positive and encouraging. "Our community wishes to extend its gratitude for the food assistance rendered during the serious time of hunger", wrote one community member. " You showed us great respect. We would like to encourage you to continue being shepherds and good stewards", wrote another. Tawanda Chisango and Abiba Mashingaidze of the World Vision Zimbabwe food aid program have compiled a selection of the letters in a document available through this link. Letters from the suggestion box
World Vision's complaints and response mechanisms are used in World Vision's food distribution points to receive feedback from beneficiaries on sensitive issues. Feedback is received through suggestion boxes. This benefits both the community and World Vision. To the community, the complaints and response mechanisms ensure a local representative is available to record concerns and facilitate resolution. To World Vision, they assist in explaining and interpreting the processes and outcomes of the food programme. To all, the complaints and response mechanisms are critical to addressing potential issues of corruption and exploitation.
Water All Year Round
Masumbuko Kenga, 12, plans to work hard and is determined to become a driver. Neema Kasungo, 12 wants to become a teacher. Life has been difficult in Nguluweni village where they live. Food was scarce and water source was
The Shift of WFPs Strategic Focus
Hunger affects an estimated one billion people around the world, mostly in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Hunger takes its toll on the individual and society from increasing the prevalence of chronic diseases and higher mortality to impaired mental and physical development to higher healthcare costs to lower economic output.
If we want to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, we must urgently and effectively address undernutrition.World Vision FPMG and WFP have worked alongside one another for 10 years to tackle hunger related malnutrition, developing an understanding of the problem, and both having been very active in building awareness of the problem and available solutions.
People Rise Up Against HIV
The long line of people, all 200 of them, was palpably weary but patiently organized as they listened to a discussion on HIV-AIDS and health in general. All of them are also waiting for their share of the food aid provided every month. Busy in the midst of it all was Stanley Sibanda, chairman of the community committee assisting the distribution of World Vision’s Food Aid Program in Njube clinic, south of Bulawayo City in Zimbabwe.
Courageously, Stanley admits, “I was tested positive of HIV-AIDS two years ago. It was an agony to know I have this dreaded disease. But since then, I have moved on, thanks to the help of many people and World Vision, I found an ally to rise and be strong, and to lead my embattled fellow villagers”. He said their efforts are paying off, albeit gradually. People’s awareness on HIV-AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) has improved – discrimination has considerably decreased, especially at work
Masumbuko Kenga, 12, plans to work hard and is determined to become a driver. Neema Kasungo, 12 wants to become a teacher. Life has been difficult in Nguluweni village where they live. Food was scarce and water source was 
