In this second edition of Children’s News, young journalists from across Zambia reveal inspiring stories of progress and development. Through their voices, children are reminding us all that they are key agents of change and that their perspectives are vital for building a brighter future for Zambia.

This press release reports on a second deadly landslide in five weeks at an artisanal coltan mine in Rubaya, North Kivu, eastern DRC, which has killed at least 56 children and is believed to have claimed more than 200 lives in total. Issued from Goma on 4 March 2026, the statement from World Vision condemns the recurring tragedy and highlights the dangerous working conditions in informal mining sites, where poverty and lack of alternatives force families, including children, to risk their lives. The organisation stresses that coltan, a key mineral used in mobile phones and other electronics, continues to fuel conflict and armed groups in the region. It calls for urgent humanitarian access, stronger child protection measures, sustainable economic alternatives for communities, and stricter regulation of the artisanal mining sector to prevent further loss of life.

Kanchembele Village in Nyimba District is celebrating a significant milestone with the arrival of clean and safe water, thanks to the dedicated efforts of World Vision Zambia. The community, long burdened by limited access to reliable water sources, now has a sustainable solution that has transformed their daily lives.

Many families continue to struggle to rebuild their lives one year after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025. UN experts caution that reduced international attention and shrinking humanitarian funding may lead to devastating consequences for Myanmar’s already vulnerable communities. World Vision is providing life-saving relief assistance and recovery support to children and families affected by the earthquake: Through our humanitarian efforts, both immediate relief and long-term recovery, we aim to support 560,353 people, including 172,000 children. As of 18 March 2026, we have reached 581,269 people affected by the earthquake, including 194,748 children (107,016 girls and 87,732 boys).

Children’s voices matter, and their stories deserve to be heard. Across our communities, young storytellers are stepping forward, using media to share their hopes, dreams, and the challenges they face. Through radio discussions, digital storytelling, and creative expression, they are raising awareness, inspiring change, and shaping a brighter future. Join us as we listen, learn, and amplify the voices of the future because every child’s story has the power to make a difference.

World Vision Armenia, active since 1988, delivers aid and development via six offices, supports 500,000 children, strengthens systems, drives policy, and builds resilient communities.

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World Vision Zambia’s Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Director, Bernard Zgambo, was featured on ZNBC TV 1 Main News as he updated on the ongoing drought response. Mr. Zgambo shared important insights into the current situation, the challenges faced, and the measures being taken to support affected communities.

Pour la journée mondiale des réfugiés, la Responsable Régional du Plaidoyer au Bureau Régional de World Vision Afrique de L'Ouest parle des déplacements des refugiés au Sahel central : les causes, la solidarité locale et l'appel à un financement humanitaire durable sur BBC Afrique.

Famine is not a natural disaster and can be prevented. Across the world’s hunger hotspots, early warnings are clear, yet governments continue to act too late – or not at all. Conflict, blockades, and the denial of humanitarian access, not food scarcity, are driving a deepening hunger crisis, with children suffering first and longest. As aid budgets are cut, the gap between need and response is widening fast. This is a false economy: preventing famine costs far less than responding once lives are already lost. World Vision warns famine can be predicted and prevented – but only if leaders act early, protect civilians, and put children at the centre of hunger prevention.