This article tells the story of Eugénie, a 29-year-old mother living in Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo, whose life was transformed by access to clean water. Formerly burdened by the daily struggle to fetch unsafe water for her family, Eugénie faced health issues and time constraints that impacted her children and livelihood. The installation of a water kiosk by World Vision changed everything, bringing safe water close to home, improving her family’s health, and giving her the time and freedom to focus on other responsibilities. The article highlights not only Eugénie’s transformation but also the positive ripple effects clean water has had on her entire community.

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For years, women in Silozwe Village, Matobo District, Zimbabwe, faced a disheartening challenge, accessing healthcare services meant traveling nearly 20 kilometers one way, often on foot, to the nearest clinic.

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Lilian Dodzo, East Africa Regional Vice President and Regional Director at World Vision, shares her reflections on how the EU can help shape a safer, more stable world by investing in children’s protection and education in crisis settings.

Learn how Onesimo, a farmer in South Sudan, improved his life with help from the GREAW project. He now grows vegetables, earns money, and takes care of his family, showing how community support can bring hope and better lives.

In Angola, attending school is still a challenge for many children. According to the National Institute of Statistics, in 2022, the dropout rate in primary education reached 11.6% of children who had been enrolled since the beginning of the academic year. The gap between urban and rural areas is even more severe for girls, who face gender-based discrimination and lack of adequate infrastructure to manage their menstrual hygiene.

In 2023, World Vision launched ENOUGH to end child hunger. In one year, it impacted 223M+ children through global advocacy and policy change.

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