Throughout 2024, World Vision Albania was present in 21 municipalities. Collaborating with a network of 76 partners, WVA's initiatives positively reached the lives of 28,873 children via its diverse programming.

In 25 years, we have reached 167,809 individuals across various projects, including 121,411 children and 69,956 adults.

The revision of the Youth Law marks a significant milestone for Albanian youth, providing them with enhanced opportunities for education, employment, and active participation in decision-making processes. These changes not only align Albania with European standards but also foster a more inclusive and empowered youth community, paving the way for a brighter future.

Little by Little -A Future Fuelled by Hope

Nearly two years on, the impact of the 2023 floods still lingers. In Luuq’s largest displacement site, Jazira, over 900 households continue to seek shelter, many displaced multiple times by both climate shocks and conflict. Even after the floodwaters receded, recovery proved painfully slow. With fuel drums costing up to US$200, many farmers couldn’t afford to restart irrigation systems, risking entire planting seasons. World Vision stepped in with emergency fuel support, helping communities resume irrigation and protect their crops.

Anto Mujinga's story is one of resilience and hope, unfolding in the remote village of Tshiyanda, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Lualaba Province. Despite living with severe paralysis for over two decades, Anto has faced her struggles with remarkable perseverance. Her condition, which began with a mysterious illness during her childhood, gradually robbed her of her ability to move, leaving her isolated in a small mud hut. Life for Anto was a quiet existence, marked by physical limitations and a sense of abandonment. However, a turning point came when World Vision provided her with a wheelchair under the GIK program, transforming her life. Though she still relies on the help of others, particularly the village children who push her wheelchair, Anto now participates in community life, reconnecting with neighbors and reclaiming a sense of dignity and belonging.

"Celebrating 25 years of impact in Albania, World Vision's Regional Leader Eleanor Monbiot meets with youth leaders to highlight transformative change."