After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Irina arrived in Georgia with her two daughters, injured and uncertain about the future. With consistent support from World Vision—ranging from financial assistance and emotional care to access to education and skills development—Irina was able to rebuild her life. Today, she runs a small pottery business with her daughters, turning hardship into hope and offering a powerful example of resilience and renewal.

Discover how climate-smart agriculture transformed lives in Ha Seeiso, Lesotho—breaking poverty cycles and building resilient, food-secure families.

"World Vision Haiti empowers vulnerable children through food, education & health programs amid crises. Join us to bring hope and build resilient communities."

April – June 2025

Lerato’s education was nearly lost to poverty until World Vision stepped in, helping her return to school and restore her dream of becoming a nurse.

To rethink how to effectively address food crises and showcase how the humanitarian system can update and re-imagine itself to meaningfully contribute to reversing the trends of acute hunger and reduce needs, ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) had a side event focused on People-Driven Responses: The Effective Way to Combat Food Crises. World Vision, represented by Amanda Rives Argeñal, discussed the transformative potential of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), as a preferred modality to meet recipients’ specific needs, specifically in protracted food crises, while offering flexibility, dignity, and cost effectiveness. 

In many rural communities, families face significant obstacles in ensuring children receive proper nutrition and healthcare. Jenifer Nyoto Nyambe, a 69-year-old grandmother, experienced this firsthand when she suddenly found herself in a maternal role once again. Her daughter passed away in 2023, just three months after giving birth to her baby, Maybin. Left in Jenifer’s care with limited resources, the young child faced a difficult start, malnourished and struggling to thrive.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Ha Maphohloane, Lesotho Through Savings for Transformation: Community Savings Enabled Education, Farms, Homes, Dignity, and Hope.

World Vision calls for international support to address this humanitarian crisis and restore hope in Haiti, a nation under siege by gangs. More than 1 million displaced and children facing hunger, malnutrition, and lost education.

World Vision Haiti's earthquake response provided WASH, food, shelter, health, and child protection support to over 155,000 vulnerable individuals.