Saya’s family is from Syria, but she was born in Turkey. Saya is six years old and has three sisters—one younger and two older. Her family lived in Syria until her older sisters were three and one year old. They fled because the war had made their hometown too dangerous. Her father was the first to leave, traveling to Turkey, and soon after, Saya’s mother and sisters joined him. Saya and her younger sister were born in Turkey.

Throughout 2024, World Vision Albania was present in 21 municipalities. Collaborating with a network of 76 partners, WVA's initiatives positively reached the lives of 28,873 children via its diverse programming.

Tapiwa eagerly registered for the CBE programme under the Sustainable Transformation Education Program—Unki Platinum (STEP-UP) project, funded by Anglo American.

Discover how Malawi's Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) project empowers young women like Loveness and Veronica to reclaim their health, education, and future through support and awareness.

In northern Mozambique, 15-year-old Esmilda is using her voice through World Vision’s Children’s Parliament to fight early marriage and empower her peers—showing how child-led advocacy is transforming lives and protecting girls’ futures.

From facing vulnerability to inspiring change for children in her community, Rina is a testament to a long-term commitment to sustainable development.

A new Integrated Support Centre (CAI) in Murrupula, Mozambique, centralizes essential services for gender-based violence survivors. This initiative streamlines access to health, legal, and social support, overcoming the challenges of a fragmented previous system. The CAI is a collaborative project between the government and organizations, aiming to improve survivor support and address GBV. While acknowledging ongoing prevention efforts and some reported decrease in cases, the centre responds to the continued reality of violence. This unified approach is designed for sustainability and better care for survivors.

Early intervention and community care were crucial in saving young Délcio from severe malnutrition after a bout of malaria in northern Mozambique. A timely referral from a community volunteer to a World Vision-supported health committee connected his mother with vital nutrition education. Empowered with new knowledge, she transformed his diet, leading to his full recovery.

Uburezi Iwacu, a five-year literacy project launched in 2011 and funded by USAID, is transforming education in Rwanda by creating safe, literacy-rich environments for children, especially in underserved communities like Gisagara. Through community libraries equipped with books, digital tools, and inclusive spaces, the project addresses key learning barriers and fosters a culture of reading. It supports nearly 890,000 children and over 829,000 parents across all 30 districts, with a special focus on early literacy and children with disabilities. By improving home literacy environments and encouraging community involvement, Uburezi Iwacu is boosting confidence, academic skills, and social integration among young learners.

As African governments convene at the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) in Uganda from 9th to 11th April 2025 , the Joining Forces Alliance a coalition of six leading child-focused organizations—is calling for urgent action to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with children at the forefront .