Malnutrition in PNG remains critical, especially for babies. With DFAT support, World Vision’s BEAN project promotes exclusive breastfeeding, nutrition education, and women-led caregiving to improve child health and food security in remote communities.

This article highlights the mobilisation of women in Luiza, Kasaï Central, during World Breastfeeding Week 2025 under the theme “Prioritise breastfeeding and create sustainable systems.” Organised by PRONANUT with the support of World Vision, KOICA and the WFP, the event promoted the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life through community demonstrations, testimonies and symbolic rewards. It underscores breastfeeding as a low-cost, life-saving practice that strengthens child survival, maternal health and community resilience, while calling for sustainable support systems to combat malnutrition and infant mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Dans le village d’Angoual Gao, Aichatou Sahidou, mère de six enfants, faisait face à une malnutrition sévère qui affectait ses enfants. Grâce au projet « Amélioration de la Nutrition et de la Sécurité Alimentaire » mis en œuvre par World Vision, un centre de nutrition a été installé, permettant aux mères d’apprendre à préparer des repas équilibrés. Les résultats sont visibles : les enfants sont en meilleure santé, les familles ont reçu des chèvres pour produire du lait, et les femmes ont été formées à l’épargne et à la gestion de petites entreprises.

Ethel and Tamala are breastfeeding mothers from Salima, Malawi, whose crops failed due to a February 2025 dry spell, leaving them food insecure and ultimately affecting their breastfeeding. With exclusive breastfeeding rates declining in Malawi (from 70% in 2013/14 to 61% in 2019/20), World Vision is providing support through counselling and nutrition programs to promote exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers.

Celebrating His Majesty King Letsie III’s leadership in championing nutrition in Lesotho and Africa through the #ENOUGH campaign.

World Vision Ethiopia’s 2024 Annual Report highlights impact across health, education, protection, and climate action, empowering children to thrive in safe, resilient communities.

In Rwanda, children are leading research to improve school meal programmes through World Vision’s ENOUGH campaign. Their voices reveal challenges and hopes for nutritious meals that support learning and well-being.

Journée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire 2025 : World Vision appelle à la protection des humanitaires, au financement, à la sécurité et la dignité des enfants touchés par les crises en Afrique de l’Ouest et dans le monde.

World Vision East Asia delivers holistic, evidence-based solutions to combat childhood malnutrition and illness, focusing on long-term impact rather than short-term aid. We address root causes by working at every level: household, community, and health system.