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Child-focused aid is shrinking despite rising global crises. Investing in children is urgent, smart, and essential for a stable, equitable future.

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Child-led report highlights how school meal feedback improved attendance, learning, and accountability in four countries

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In an era defined by the twin imperatives of environmental protection and economic resilience, one of the pertinent yet less explored questions is: Can we harness the power that is already around us? In East Asia, where both rural traditions and rapid modernisation coexist, the answer to this question is not only yes – it’s a solution waiting to get the needed acceleration.

This article highlights a literacy initiative by World Vision DRC, which celebrated the achievements of 100 students in Maluku who showed remarkable progress in reading. Through the "Open Literacy 2.0" program, 300 students from 35 primary schools participated in a reading competition, resulting in a significant improvement in comprehension skills. The award ceremony, attended by educators, parents, and students, featured reading demonstrations and heartfelt testimonials from children and parents. The event also recognized the dedication of teachers who implemented the new teaching strategies, contributing to a broader effort to combat illiteracy in the region.

This article highlights the official launch of a new community development programme by World Vision DRC in Nkama, in the commune of N’Sele, Kinshasa. The initiative seeks to improve living conditions for vulnerable households, with a special emphasis on children’s well-being. It outlines the programme’s multisectoral components (education, livelihoods, health and nutrition, sponsorship), and highlights the commitment of local authorities, community leaders, and residents. It also reflects World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values, and underlines the importance of co-creation with communities for sustainable development.

See how The CVA can lead to lasting transformation, not only in the physical conditions of public services but also how the community sees itself as an agent of its own development.