World Vision Zambia has called on the Government to increase investment in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) as a core strategy to tackle child malnutrition and strengthen child health outcomes. World Vision Zambia Associate Director for Advocacy Gerald Kaputo stressed that access to safe water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene stands as both a fundamental human right and a determinant of child nutrition, growth and survival.

This human-interest article highlights how access to safe drinking water is transforming lives in the Bambo and Kibirizi Health Zones of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It showcases the impact of a World Vision WASH project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, in improving access to clean water, promoting hygiene and sanitation practices, and reducing waterborne diseases. Through the voices of community members, children, parents, and health officials, the story illustrates tangible improvements in health, school attendance, personal hygiene, and community well-being. It also demonstrates how behavioural change, combined with sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure, is fostering healthier and more resilient communities. While celebrating the project's achievements, the article underscores the continued need to expand water and sanitation services so that every family can benefit from safe, reliable access to clean water.

1.49 million people were reached through health, nutrition, WASH, food, livelihoods and protection services.

World Vision Mozambique presents some of the major accomplishments in advancing justice and well-being for Mozambican children, particularly the most vulnerable in its latest annual report.

World Vision Lesotho trained 81 teachers to strengthen WASH Clubs, active citizenship and disaster preparedness, empowering learners to build healthier, safer and more resilient schools.

Despite escalating humanitarian needs and constrained resources, World Vision East Africa continued to deliver life-saving assistance and build resilience across the region. The FY25 Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) Report highlights the impact of emergency response efforts in nine countries, reaching 7.5 M people, including 4M children.

The 2025 Regional East Africa Child Participation Report details the impact of engaging boys and girls in decision-making at local and national levels.

At Kabuuka Primary School, the daily struggle for water once defined children’s lives more than learning. Pupils walked two kilometres to fetch unsafe water, leaving them exhausted, frequently ill, and often absent from class. For girls, the lack of water and sanitation was especially harsh during menstruation, leading to missed school days and stigma. Through World Vision Uganda’s intervention, a motorised water system was installed, bringing clean water directly into the school compound and surrounding community. Alongside new latrines and sanitation facilities, this transformed hygiene, dignity, and participation in learning—particularly for adolescent girls.

Discover how World Vision Ghana is driving transformation despite challenges. From education and health to WASH and child protection, our latest newsletter highlights progress, resilience, and partnerships that ensure every child thrives.

World Vision Cambodia, Situation Report #35, Displacement Crisis as a Result of Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict