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.

"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 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.

Journée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire 2025 : World Vision appelle à la protection des humanitaires, au financement, à la sécurité et la dignité des enfants touchés par les crises en Afrique de l’Ouest et dans le monde.

The World Vision Zambia Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan for 2026-2030, titled "Mapping the Blue Thread," outlines a comprehensive strategy to accelerate universal and equitable access to WASH services across 42 countries, with a significant focus on Zambia. The plan aims to improve health, well-being, and livelihoods by delivering adaptive WASH solutions. It emphasises deepening focus on vulnerable populations, demonstrating sustainable impact, and mobilising $1.5 billion globally, with $48 million planned for in-country investments in Zambia. This data-driven approach will enable country WASH teams to implement targeted, location-specific strategies for maximum impact and sustainability.

Central African Republic Emergency Response 1032 - 31 July 2025