VIDA PROJECT
Vital Initiatives for Development of
Community-based Climate-Resilient
Health System in Amazon
Building Resilience to Climate Change:
Healthier Lives and Stronger Communities
VIDA Project (Vital Initiatives for Development of Community-
based Climate-Resilient Health System in Amazon)” is being
implemented by World Vision and KOICA in the regions of
Loreto (Peru) and Beni (Bolivia).
Background💭
Climate change increases the risk of climate-sensitive
diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and waterborne
diseases in the Amazon region. These environmental changes,
combined with the pre-existing vulnerabilities of the health
system, threaten the health and well-being of local
communities.
Objective😎
World Vision and KOICA have established a long-term plan to
construct a climate-resilient health system model in Peru and
Bolivia through a three-phase project spanning 15 years,
thereby contributing to improved health security in response to
climate change for communities in the South American
Amazon region.
The project benefits a total of 34,472 community members
directly through its activities, and when those indirectly
affected by policy changes are included, a total of 579,940
people will be able to lead healthier and more resilient lives.
What is a CLIMATE-RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEM?🧐
A health system designed to effectively address
health risks caused by climate change and minimize
their impact. It aims to minimize the effects of
climate change, to strengthen climate resilience, and
to promote low-carbon healthcare services, across
(1) health infrastructure, (2) health services,
(3) health workforce, and (4) resource
management.
🌴Here at Amazon,
World Vision and Korea International Cooperation Agency
(KOICA) collaborate to support local communities, health
facilities, and government governance so that people facing
climate change can maintain healthier lives.
Our Approach💁♀️
1. Application of the WHO Framework
"Multifaceted Problem Solving"
Based on the six building blocks of a health system
—health workforce, health information systems,
essential medical products and technologies, service
delivery, financing, and leadership and governance
—we systematically incorporate the 10 components
of the WHO(World Health Organization)
Framework for Climate-Resilient Health Systems
into all aspects of project planning. Through this
approach, we provide multifaceted support to
enable communities and governments to respond to
the health impacts of climate change in a resilient
and integrated manner.
2. Triangular Cooperation
"Synergy between Peru and Bolivia"
Considering the unique characteristics of the
Amazon as a shared ecosystem and the
transboundary nature of climate change, we aim to
address climate and health issues through a
regional approach. In particular, the achievements
made in Peru and Bolivia within the Amazon region
can be shared as best practices through mutual
exchange, thereby generating greater synergy.
3. CVA (Citizen Voice and Action)
"Policy Change in Partnership with the Community"
As part of a human rights-based approach, we
utilize World Vision’s “Citizen Voice and Action
(CVA)” model to empower local communities to
actively participate in policy changes in Peru and
Bolivia, and contribute to the achievement of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By
actively voicing their concerns, local communities
become agents of change, working to build a
society where health and well-being are guaranteed
amid the climate crisis.
4. GEDSI: A Society Where No One Is Left Behind
By applying World Vision’s “Gender Equality,
Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)” approach,
we ensure that socially vulnerable groups—
including women, people with disabilities, and
indigenous peoples—are not marginalized in terms
of access to services, decision-making processes,
and institutional equity.
5. ESCA: For a Sustainable Future
Based on the “Environmental Sustainability and
Climate Action (ESCA)” approach, World Vision
addresses the challenges posed by climate change
to children and communities through the lens of
climate justice. We assess the risks that project
activities may face and the potential environmental
impacts they may cause during the planning,
implementation, and monitoring phases, and
develop response strategies accordingly.