Olena, a Ukrainian teacher, faces constant upheaval due to war. Evacuated thrice, she now seeks safety in Lviv with her daughters, relying on community support to stay resilient, continue her work, and provide stability for her students amid ongoing conflict.

For #WorldCitiesDay Aline argues that smart cities aren’t built with sensors and data alone, but with empathy, inclusion, and justice.

This inspiring story from Luiza, in the Kasaï Central province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlights how the KOICA funded project implemented by World Vision is transforming the lives affected by child malnutrition. Through the journey of Aimée and her daughter Scola, the article reveals how integrated nutrition support, family farming, and community education can turn despair into hope. What began as a mother’s struggle to save her child from malnutrition became a story of empowerment, resilience, and lasting change for an entire family and a symbol of renewed hope for many others in Luiza.

Child-focused aid is shrinking despite rising global crises. Investing in children is urgent, smart, and essential for a stable, equitable future.

Civil society urges AU & EU to prioritise inclusive, quality education in their renewed partnership, backed by financing and equity-focused policies.

Cities have always symbolised opportunity, innovation, and human progress. Yet today, they are also at the epicentre of the climate crisis, hotbeds of inequality and environmental fragility.

What happens when youth lead the conversation on hunger? Their research reveals the truth about food barriers and presents a powerful call to action for policymakers worldwide.