At the African Union–UNICEF workshop focused on Scalable Foundational Learning and Numeracy (FLN) to End Learning Poverty in Africa held on July 22 to 23, 2025, World Vision Zambia’s impactful partnership with the government of Zambia received notable recognition.

World Vision Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crisis Framework 2025

Bombi’s early years were defined by scarcity and silence. His family, struggling with unemployment and poverty, survived by growing vegetables around their home—barely enough to feed themselves. School seemed a distant luxury, and Bombi was a shy, quiet child who rarely spoke or engaged with others. "Physically and mentally, I experienced many ups and downs," he recalls.

After a traumatic incident involving sexual abuse allegations rocked Masase High School, the community—supported by World Vision Zimbabwe and local authorities—is coming together to rebuild trust and strengthen protection for its learners.

Across schools in Oljoro No. 5, a lack of desks forced students to sit on dusty floors—leading to dirty uniforms, poor handwriting, and frequent illness. With World Vision’s support, 200 desks were delivered to six schools, reaching over 800 students. Now, children sit with dignity, attend regularly, and embrace learning with renewed hope and motivation.

In Zinder, artistic training is transforming the lives of 50 children, giving them confidence, creativity, and hope thanks to the commitment of World Vision Niger.

World Vision is improving education of children through construction of modern classroom blocks

Orphaned young, Bright turned hardship into hope—growing a garden into a business, supporting his family, and building a brighter future through resilience.