St. James Primary transformed: with new toilets & handwashing stations to boost hygiene, dignity, and learning for children in rural Lesotho.

Food hygiene is critical to health, with 600 million people falling ill annually due to contaminated food. Children under five bear 40% of the burden, with 125,000 deaths each year.

In 2024, the intertwined challenges of conflict, climate change, and economic uncertainty continued to heighten vulnerability for children and families across West and Central Africa. Yet, by God’s grace and through collective action, World Vision reached more than 13.9 million people with life-saving and sustainable support. Discover our impact.

Discover how Gift-in-Kind soaps and Sato taps are transforming hygiene, health, and lives in Ha-Senkoase, Lesotho.

Central African Republic Emergency Response 1032 - 31 July 2025

"Take time to read our WASH Business Plan," emphasises Marc Nosbach, National Director of World Vision Zambia. He stresses the importance of understanding the strategic approach to water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives, highlighting how this plan aims to improve health outcomes and empower communities across Zambia.

In the commune of Dogo (Zinder region, Niger), World Vision Niger has launched a series of environmental initiatives actively involving children. These actions include ecological training, tree planting, awareness campaigns against plastic bags, and sanitation activities. The children also led advocacy efforts with regional authorities and participated in National Tree Day alongside the country's highest authorities. Their commitment illustrates the central role that young people can play in protecting the environment.

In northeastern Mali, insecurity and displacement make daily life difficult. In this context, access to safe drinking water remains a constant challenge.