Faith leaders in Kenya are helping prevent violence against women through a community‑led couples programme that strengthens relationships and protects families.

World Vision introduced the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach, a grassroots advocacy method that empowers communities to hold government and service providers accountable for essential public services like health care, education, and child protection.

In Svay Rieng, a simple idea—connecting citizens with local authorities—has sparked a wave of transformation. Through the Social Accountability Framework (ISAF), volunteers like Keav Sothea and local leaders are rewriting the future of public services. From cleaner health centers to improved schools and transparent governance, this initiative proves that when communities speak, progress answers.

This policy brief introduces the ENOUGH Campaign in East Africa and invites you to be part of a practical response rooted in bold hope to end child hunger and malnutrition. It explains the challenge clearly, highlights what is working, and sets out actions that governments, donors, businesses, civil society, communities and friends of children can take together. The goal is simple and urgent: to make sure every child has ENOUGH of the right food to grow well, learn in school and thrive.

This article highlights how 2,400 children in Bukanga Lonzo, Kwango Province, have officially received birth certificates thanks to advocacy efforts led by World Vision. Through its Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach, the organisation worked alongside local authorities, the civil registry and community partners to regularise the status of children who had never been registered at birth. The piece underscores the importance of legal identity as a gateway to fundamental rights, including access to education, healthcare and public services. It features testimonies from local leaders, judicial authorities and parents, illustrating both the legal significance and the emotional impact of receiving a birth certificate. Beyond celebrating the milestone, the article also raises awareness about the legal requirement to register children within 90 days of birth and calls for continued collaboration to ensure that every child is recognised, protected and given a fair start in life.

Policy Brief | Famine Prevention & Food Security

World Vision Mali’s 2025 Annual Report highlights key achievements improving children’s lives through education, WASH, nutrition and humanitarian assistance.

Through the Implementation of the Social Accountability Framework (ISAF), Community Accountability Facilitators across Cambodia are helping bridge the gap between citizens and public service providers. Trained by World Vision International and supported by the World Bank and development partners, these local volunteers empower communities—especially women, people with disabilities, and rural families—to voice concerns, understand their rights, and improve access to education, health, and local administrative services. Their efforts have led to tangible improvements, including shorter wait times at health centers, higher school enrollment, cleaner and safer learning environments, and stronger trust between communities and authorities—demonstrating how citizen feedback can drive better, more responsive public services.