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.

FY25 was a year of hard choices and courageous leadership. In the face of escalating global crises, we responded to 108 emergencies, reaching nearly 36 million people—including over 18 million children—with life-saving food, cash, health care, education, and protection. Determined to do more with less, we reimagined humanitarian operations, driving cost-efficiency and resilience while embracing digital transformation. Artificial intelligence and automation helped reinvest savings into communities, even as funding tightened. We strengthened the sector through training and surge capacity, deepened partnerships to champion child-focused humanitarian action, and pushed for a Humanitarian Reset—an aid system that is decentralised, inclusive, and accountable. In the world’s most fragile contexts, we proved that children can thrive when compassion meets purpose. FY25 wasn’t just about responding to crises—it was about shaping the future of humanitarian action.

World Vision partners with the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to advance child-centred policies, scale proven solutions, and accelerate progress toward ending hunger and poverty.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

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World Vision Advocates rally on Capitol Hill amid U.S. foreign aid cuts, showing how strategic advocacy can protect vital programmes for vulnerable children.

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.

World Vision Ghana partners with the Cyber Security Authority to fight online scams and protect children in the digital space. Together, we’re raising awareness, tackling impersonation fraud, and creating safer online environments for families across Ghana.

How integrated investments across health, nutrition, education, protection, and social protection can help every child thrive amid global crises.

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.