Lilian Dodzo, East Africa Regional Vice President and Regional Director at World Vision, shares her reflections on how the EU can help shape a safer, more stable world by investing in children’s protection and education in crisis settings.

World Vision Catch-Up Programme - Inspiring foundational learning for all children: A call for action

World Vision Senegal's quarterly newsletter, January to March 2025.

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.

Safe spaces empower children to break the silence and claim their rights.

This article is about Oscar, a three-year-old boy from Luiza in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who was diagnosed with acute malnutrition during a community health screening. His father, Stéphane, was devastated, fearing he wouldn’t be able to provide the medical care his son needed. In a region where healthcare is expensive and incomes are low, he had lost all hope until community health workers intervened and directed him to a local health center. Thanks to a project funded by KOICA and implemented by World Vision through the World Food Programme (WFP), Oscar received free treatment with Plumpy’Nut. Stéphane also received seeds, farming tools, and rabbits to start a small agricultural activity. This support led to Oscar’s recovery and gave the family a sustainable source of food and income.

Discover how Mimi, a mother from Nyagga Village in South Sudan, improved her life through savings and small business training. With help from the GREAN project, Mimi now earns income, supports her family, and shows how community efforts can bring hope and change.