Fifteen-year-old Muslimo* never imagined her childhood would end this way. Once a hopeful student in Ethiopia, she now spends her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her younger siblings in a displacement camp in Doolow, Somalia. Hunger has taken the place of learning.

Amanda Rives urges global action to fund school meals—lifelines for children in crisis zones—ensuring no child is left behind in safety, nutrition, and hope.

World Vision is deeply concerned for the well-being of children and their families affected by the earthquake: Children are among the most affected, facing increased risks, loss of learning, and urgent protection needs. World Vision is providing life-saving relief assistance to the children and the families affected by the earthquake. We aim to support 500,000 people, including 85,057 boys and 86,902 girls, through both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

The newly released State of School Feeding Worldwide 2024 Report carries both hope and urgency.

World Vision restores land, reduces climate risks, and builds resilience to protect children from hunger, disaster, and displacement in 69 countries.

World Vision International in Cambodia (WVI-C) has activated a Category I National Emergency Response to address the humanitarian needs resulting from the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict. Our immediate intervention focuses WASH, education, child protection, food and non-food items to 56 safety centers with 11,727 families, comprising of 51,236 individuals (35,506 adults and elderly and 15,730 children), in Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, and Siem Reap.

In Rwanda, children are leading research to improve school meal programmes through World Vision’s ENOUGH campaign. Their voices reveal challenges and hopes for nutritious meals that support learning and well-being.

CSOs unite to ensure every child receives nutritious school meals by 2030, outlining strategies for collaboration with governments and key stakeholders.