An estimated 21 million people will water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance in 2025. World Vision Afghanistan's WASH sector addresses these needs in remote villages of targeted four provinces.

Bodily functions aren’t usually considered polite topics of conversation, but diarrhoea is worth talking about - it's the third leading cause of death for children under 5 worldwide. Here's your 101 guide to what the problem is, why it happens and what we're doing about it.

Nearly one month on from Myanmar's devastating earthquake, thousands of children and their families who have lost their homes are preparing to face the imminent monsoon rains, which threaten to increase health risks and exacerbate their suffering. Their desperate situation comes as humanitarian agencies appeal for increased aid funding to address the massive shortfalls and provide essential support to those in need.

The Baseline Report for the BMZ GROW ENRICH Project assesses maternal and child health in Somalia, highlighting key findings and urgent needs for health improvements.

For years, Sara Macamo and the women in her remote community faced dangerous, exhausting treks to collect unsafe water from the Limpopo River, often shared with animals and contaminated with disease. However, the installation of a borehole transformed their lives, eliminating the perilous journeys and providing easy access to clean water. This change allowed women to focus on farming and childcare, while young girls could attend school regularly, leading to improved education and hope for a better future.

Madalitso gets clean water

Dawlatyar district, where World Vision operates, was among the hardest-hit areas by floods in Ghor last year. The lack of access to safe drinking water heavily impacted children like 14-year-old Majid. World Vision, in partnership with communities and leaders in Ghor, prioritised the restoration of the village’s water supply system. The rehabilitation provided access to clean water for 100 families, profoundly transforming their lives.

The initiative, spearheaded by World Vision – in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development – is set to transform daily life for more than 8,000 households across five districts.

Dan Irvine tells decision-makers heading to Paris to determine the future of nutrition for the world’s children that they must think beyond business as usual.