This article highlights the RIBOUND project, a World Vision initiative supported by German musician Wolfgang Niedecken, which is transforming the lives of vulnerable youth in Lubero, North Kivu (DRC). Through an integrated approach combining vocational training, psychosocial support, and economic reintegration, RIBOUND restores hope, dignity, and prospects to adolescents affected by war, poverty, or loss. The story captures the project's impact through powerful testimonies, such as those of Alice, a trained seamstress, and Fabien, now a carpenter, as well as the essential yet discreet work of staff members like Jeanine, who care for the children of young mothers. To date, 173 young people have been supported in their reintegration journey. These personal stories underscore the need for sustained support for such initiatives to prevent marginalisation and armed group recruitment. RIBOUND emerges as a model of hope, resilience, and rebuilding, one that deserves to be strengthened and replicated in other crisis-affected regions.

Eto’s inspiring journey began in a small Georgian village, where World Vision’s youth club programme helped her develop essential life skills, confidence, and leadership. From a young participant to a club leader, and now a university student pursuing Business, Eto’s story highlights the transformative power of support, education, and community connection.

The provision of daily school meals is renewing the motivation for children to attend school and aspire to excel academically. This incentive is fostering new narratives associated with learning and schooling that used to be an afterthought for many children and parents in rural communities in central and northern Mozambique.

Meet Vazha, a social entrepreneur whose journey reflects resilience, vision, and the transformative power of opportunity. Vazha grew up in the city of Kutaisi, surrounded by family and the comfort of a close-knit community. Today, he is a determined and visionary entrepreneur transforming his dreams into reality through “Knowledge Oda”, a unique space for youth empowerment in western Georgia.

A survivor of human trafficking in Lesotho shares her journey from exploitation to healing and empowerment through community and support.

In 2022, while in grade 5, Malita (not a real name) was envious of her friends who could afford various snacks like biscuits, which she could not. In many rural areas, young girls like Malita face significant challenges such as poverty, limited access to education, lack of proper health services, and exposure to risky social environments. An older boy in her community offered her biscuits, but at a cost. Malita involved herself in unsafe sexual activities with him, the provider of the biscuits, which resulted in her becoming pregnant.

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Bombi’s early years were defined by scarcity and silence. His family, struggling with unemployment and poverty, survived by growing vegetables around their home—barely enough to feed themselves. School seemed a distant luxury, and Bombi was a shy, quiet child who rarely spoke or engaged with others. "Physically and mentally, I experienced many ups and downs," he recalls.