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.

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.

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.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance-covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

FY 24 Impact: World Vision Afghanistan worked across 34 districts and more than 3,200 villages across Herat, Badghis, Ghor, Faryab, and Nangahar provinces, delivering critical assistance to over 1.2 million people, nearly half of them children. Read the full report.

World Vision has scaled up nutrition efforts, reaching over 60 thousand children in Malawi with school meals.

His Royal Highness Chief Bunda Bunda of the Soli people has applauded World Vision Zambia's Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach for transforming community engagement in Rufunsa District. Recognising the tool’s power to drive accountability and improve essential services, Chief Bunda Bunda hailed CVA as a catalyst for sustainable development in his chiefdom.

Lesotho strengthens disaster preparedness with early warning sirens in four districts, enhancing risk communication and community resilience against hazards.