Clean and safe water is transforming maternal health at Nambazo Health Centre in Phalombe, as World Vision Malawi’s WASH project reduces infections and improves dignity.

Amid difficult circumstances on the rooftop of a house, a child is born, away from health unities in professionals.

32-yearold Gloria begins experiencing labor pain. As a mother of three with her fourth on the way, she knows what to expect with childbirth, but nothing prepares her for the life-threatening experience she is about to encounter.

Traditional leaders across the Southern Province are collaborating with health partners to enhance the nutrition of pregnant women and safeguard the health of their babies. This comes at a time when maternal nutrition remains a concern. The 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey shows that anaemia affects about one in five women of reproductive age. The survey also highlights ongoing micronutrient deficiencies among women and children, especially in rural areas. Poor nutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of illness for mothers and affects a child’s growth from the very beginning. These findings show why practical solutions and strong partnerships at the community level are needed.

A society that allows children to go to bed hungry violates not only economic logic, but basic human rights.

Through the Gift-In-Kind (GIK) program, we deliver essential resources that provide both immediate relief and long-term support to those in need. This FY2025 report highlights our impact through GIK.

For the children at Lupane Primary School, the tablets are more than technology, they are windows to new possibilities, inspiring dreams, building skills, bridging the digital divide and bringing hope that every child, no matter where they live, can succeed.

A childhood shaped by support, growing into a life dedicated to care and service.