World Vision Ghana convened national stakeholders to advance sanitation in Ghana, as government makes sanitation a key performance measure for local government leaders.

The article emphasises that before children can learn, play, or thrive, they need access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

To mark the Day of the African Child, hundreds of children in Ngandu, Kinshasa, took to the streets to raise awareness about the importance of safe water, hygiene, and sanitation. Organised by World Vision DRC, the event empowered children to become advocates for healthier communities while encouraging families to adopt good hygiene practices and protect water sources. The celebration highlighted the vital role children can play in driving positive change and promoting a healthier future for all.

For years, Habiba’s family has relied on unsafe, contaminated water. A broken borehole now forces hundreds of households to depend on a seasonal water pan.

Calls to accelerate universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for children in Africa, addressing gaps harming health, education and protection.

Day of the African Child 2026: Every Child Deserves Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Displacement, civilian casualties, damage to housing and critical infrastructure, and persistent access constraints are affecting humanitarian operations.

The Annual Impact Report FY 2025 highlights programme results, community impact, and progress in supporting vulnerable children and families across Albania.

The completion and handover of the Damang Water Supply System in the Tarkwa Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region marks a transformative milestone for the Damang community. Funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and implemented by World Vision Ghana, the project represents the successful realization of a shared vision: that every community deserves reliable access to safe, clean water. What was once an aspiration has become a lived reality. Functional water systems now serve households, public spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities, and the community is equipped to manage its own water future.

This report highlights the progress made in various areas, guided solely by the goal of empowering children and vulnerable communities through the work of World Vision Senegal.