World Vision’s Community Health Workers Capacity Statement highlights global impact, evidence, and systems support across 43 countries.

For many years, life was demanding for Patricia, 32, from Chiluba Mulinda Village in Kasama District. Every day was marked by long, exhausting walks in search of water for her family. The nearest water source was over five kilometres away — and even after that journey, the water itself was unsafe to drink.

World Vision’s Balm of Tenderness is now part of Peru’s national parenting policy, promoting positive, violence-free parenting for millions of children.

This year, we continued to empower vulnerable children, youth, and families, witnessing how they thrive with education, protection, and community support,

Alem’s dream of helping others nearly ended in child marriage until one phone call, a trained community response, and collective action helped save her future.

This feature story highlights how Faith and Development is building peace in Tonj North County through the leadership of Rev. Mary Awien. Once divided by tribal conflict, communities are now reconnecting through peace dialogues, shared markets, and reconciliation songs. Supported by World Vision’s Faith and Development programme, over 300 church leaders have been trained, reaching more than 1,620 community members.

World Vision strengthens local civil society in Eastern Europe, empowering youth, supporting EU reforms, and promoting sustainable, locally led development.

For Christine, WASH is far more than water, sanitation, and hygiene; it is the restoration of hope, dignity, and respect for children and their communities. As a WASH Development Facilitator, she witnesses firsthand what access to clean water and safe sanitation does for families: it changes the way people live, learn, and grow. Her work is deeply personal, and her passion for it shows in every community she serves.

Located in Central Bougainville, Takee community is rebuilding after conflict, with World Vision’s WASH project supporting access to clean water for school