The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Business Plan for Zambia (2023–2033) outlines a comprehensive strategy to restore 2 million hectares of degraded land, contributing to climate resilience and improved livelihoods. World Vision Zambia aims to directly restore 600,000 hectares through community-based programming and catalyse broader adoption of FMNR practices to cover an additional 1.4 million hectares. FMNR is a cost-effective land restoration technique that involves the regeneration of native trees and shrubs from existing root systems or seeds. The plan highlights FMNR’s ability to improve soil fertility, water retention, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity, ultimately doubling crop yields and increasing income for farming families.

Menstrual hygiene remains a significant challenge for many girls and young women in Zambia and across many parts of the world. Limited access to affordable, hygienic menstrual products often leads to feelings of embarrassment, stigma, and even school absenteeism during periods. In some communities, cultural taboos and misinformation further compound the problem, making it difficult for girls to manage their menstruation with dignity and confidence. As a result, many girls miss out on crucial days of learning, affecting their education and overall well-being.

For many girls in rural Zambia, managing menstrual hygiene at school has long been a challenge, often leading to absenteeism and reduced academic performance. However, through World Vision Zambia’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program, change is taking root. By training teachers and equipping students with essential hygiene knowledge, the program is creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, ensuring that no child is left behind due to preventable hygiene-related issues.

In 2024, World Vision's Disaster Management reached over 35 million people, including 19 million children.

World Vision's flexible programming in Ukraine, Moldova, Sudan, and Somalia highlights the need for adaptive, evidence-based strategies to address escalating global crises.

Turkana County faces harsh droughts and floods, endangering communities and livelihoods. To boost resilience, World Vision Kenya, with funding from KOICA, launched the K-DREAM Project, a three-year project (2022-2024), equipping locals with life-saving skills and cash relief. Discover how the project has impacted over 31,000+ people while fostering a sustainable future in Turkana West.

Akidi Agnes, 54, a farmer from Bar Lwala Village, Aboke Town Council, is leading her community in sustainable farming and environmental restoration through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). After training with World Vision Uganda, she now promotes the protection and regeneration of indigenous trees to improve soil fertility and farming productivity.

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