Discover how World Vision Albania empowers girls and women, addressing gender-based violence with the help of dedicated professionals. Watch the video to learn more about their impactful efforts.

Press Release condemning brutal murder of nine-year old girl in World Vision Eswatini's Area Programme.

On 26th April 2025, the vibrant grounds of Lusaka’s Athletico Sports Complex came alive with energy and purpose as part of the third edition of the annual Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign's Corporate Fundraising Sports Day. This event, organised by World Vision Zambia, aims to empower 15,000 girls, both retrieved from child marriages and those at risk, to live safer, healthier, more productive lives by 2025. The Sports Day gathered numerous corporate teams, and supporters united by a common goal: to raise funds that will transform the lives of girls living in rural areas.

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.

World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign is shifting gears as it enters its third year, with a bold new goal to raise ZMW 600,000 to provide 150 bicycles for girls in rural communities.

At a press conference held on Monday in Lusaka, the alliance, comprised of six leading child-focused organizations, including Save the Children, World Vision Zambia, Plan International Zambia, Child Fund, SOS Children's Villages International, and Terre des Hommes International Federation, expressed deep concern over the rising cases of child sexual abuse. Reports indicate that children are increasingly being victimized in spaces meant to be safe havens, such as homes, schools, and orphanages.

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While many people in the world can easily access water from multiple points in their homes, this is not the case for most people in remote areas of Zambia. For 18-year-old Patricia Keem-be, she’s never known clean water to be close to home.

The Joining Forces Alliance is deeply alarmed by the rising cases of rape and defilement across the country. We are particularly disturbed by the fact that these heinous crimes are being committed by individuals entrusted with the duty to protect children. We commend the Government’s swift action to shut down one facility in Lusaka allegedly perpetrating child abuse and arresting perpetrators.

European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, visited Albania from March 12 to 14 and participated in a significant event hosted by World Vision Albania, focusing on survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.