Menstrual poverty remains one of the most critical, yet often unseen, barriers to girls’ education in Zambia. For many young women, especially in rural areas, the inability to afford basic sanitary products or access clean facilities leads to shame, fear, and chronic absenteeism. The Ministry of Education's data reveals the devastating educational cost: inadequate Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) causes Zambian girls to miss at least 36 days of classes per year, disrupting their studies and contributing to the low completion rates, with 44% of girls dropping out before finishing secondary school.

The national poor educational infrastructure, particularly in rural Zambia, where it directly contributes to high learning poverty rates, severe overcrowding, and low pupil retention, has received urgent attention with World Vision Zambia’s Board of Directors accelerating its Timange Legacy Project to construct a much-needed classroom block at Situnga Primary School in the remote Senanga District, Western Province.

As we celebrate #WorldHumanitarianDay, Marc Nosbach, World Vision Zambia National Director, reminds us of the power of unity and compassion.

Despite progress in recent years, Zambia continues to face significant challenges in providing quality education. One of the most pressing issues is the limited educational infrastructure in rural areas. Many schools operate in dilapidated buildings that are unsafe, overcrowded, and lack basic facilities such as clean water, sanitation, and learning materials. These conditions hinder effective teaching and learning, discourage attendance, especially among vulnerable children, and ultimately compromise their future prospects.

For the first time, working with the Zambian Government, World Vision Zambia organised a vibrant and historic celebration of World Food Day in Mwinilunga District. The event brought together government officials, traditional leaders, partners, and community members to mark the occasion and officially launch the ENOUGH Campaign in North-Western Province. The event, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” aimed to raise awareness about child hunger and malnutrition while fostering collective action to address these critical issues.

In an inspiring conversation, children had the opportunity to interview World Vision Zambia’s National Director, Marc Nosbach, about the organization’s efforts to improve child well-being across the country. The young interviewers asked insightful questions about access to clean water, education, and food security, highlighting the real challenges they and their peers face daily.

#Easter is a time of reflection, hope, and renewal. At World Vision Zambia, Easter reminds us of our shared calling to serve the most vulnerable, especially children, with compassion, dignity, and unwavering faith.

October 1 is not just another day at World Vision Zambia; it is a day of reflection, unity, and renewed purpose. Staff, partners, and faith leaders gathered to mark the Day of Prayer, a tradition that’s become a spiritual anchor for the organisation. This year’s theme, “Light of the World,” inspired by Matthew 5:14–16: “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

In a powerful show of partnership and shared vision, World Vision Eswatini’s National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Marc A. Weinstock, at the Embassy offices in Ezulwini. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at uplifting communities across Eswatini.

World Vision Zambia, a member of World Vision International, is a development organisation that has continued to impact children’s lives through implementation of Community development programmes that contribute to the sustained well-being of 1,500,000 children, especially the most vulnerable in over 75 districts across Zambia.