A powerful story of youth empowerment, family restoration, and escaping poverty through farming with World Vision’s support in Lesotho.

From struggling to afford a joining fee to leading a thriving women’s cooperative, Nothando Magagula’s journey with Mahamba Piggery showcases the power of resilience and empowerment through World Vision Eswatini’s Livelihoods Programme.

In 2016, a small group of community members in Nkeyema District came together with a shared goal: to improve their livelihoods and create new economic opportunities. At that time, many faced challenges such as limited access to formal financial services and insufficient resources to invest in farming or education. Recognising these struggles, World Vision Zambia introduced the Savings for Transformation (S4T) model in Kaliyangile Zone. This approach was simple yet powerful: members pool their savings to create loans, build financial resilience, and foster community development.

The inspiring journey of Abiri Athaire, a refugee mother in South Sudan who found her voice and leadership. Through economic empowerment and community support, she is transforming her life and supporting other women in Wedweil Refugee Settlement. This story highlights resilience, gender-based violence awareness, and the ongoing challenges faced by refugees amid funding shortages in South Sudan.

A faith-led home in Ha Rankhelepe becomes a safe haven, transforming young lives through love, scripture, and community support.

Captures the key interventions, lessons learned, and recommendations from the FEED and GREAN projects in South Sudan, providing actionable insights for future programmes aimed at enhancing gender equality and nutrition outcomes.

The Walen association in partnership with the JOFA – ACTE Project offered the opportunity to 20 young girls to strengthen their digital skills and access new professional and entrepreneurial perspectives in order to fight against child labour, especially in its worst forms.

Mayibongwe Mhlongo, the only male among 50 trainees in a Rural Health Motivator programme, is breaking gender norms and bringing vital health knowledge to his community in Maseyisini, Eswatini—thanks to a World Vision and Ministry of Health partnership.

In the remote town of Ba’aj, Ninewa, 25-year-old Shakir grew up facing daily hardship, with limited access to water, electricity, and jobs. Like many others, he worked as a labourer, struggling to meet basic needs. When World Vision Iraq introduced an advocacy training through the Nexus Accelerator Fund, Shakir was initially sceptical, but the sessions empowered him and other youth to speak up about community issues. They raised awareness via local media and social platforms, resulting in small but meaningful changes, such as a reduction in water tanker costs. The training not only built knowledge but also sparked confidence and leadership. Today, Shakir is a vocal advocate, inspiring others to act. Through this initiative, 159 youth from Ba’aj and Sinjar have been trained in advocacy and peace-building. The project equips young people to raise their voices, organise around shared concerns, and contribute to long-term solutions in conflict-affected areas, fostering hope and resilience in marginalised communities.