World Vision Zambia and the Village Steps Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the dignity and educational access of children in rural Zambia. The ceremony, held at the World Vision Zambia National Office, marks the launch of the “Shoes for Smiles – Walk This Way” campaign, an initiative set to provide over 10,000 pairs of shoes to vulnerable children.

World Vision is influencing the adoption and implementation of policies relating to FGM in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Sudan. The policy brief highlights strategic policy recommendations targeting national governments, regional institutions donors faith and community leaders.

Over 4 million people in Malawi have been hit by hunger, with children being affected the most

This article tells the story of how access to clean water transformed life in Nyemba after devastating floods destroyed homes, schools, and basic infrastructure. Through the voice of 10-year-old Moke, it captures both the trauma of loss and the hope that followed. A newly constructed water point now serves more than 1,000 households, improving health conditions in a region affected by insecurity and cholera outbreaks. Supported by the Nexus Accelerator Fund project, the response combines sustainable water access with economic empowerment through savings and credit groups that strengthen family resilience. Beyond infrastructure, the story shows how integrated support can protect childhood, restore dignity, and help communities rebuild after crisis.

Nahin, a young boy from Dhaka, transformed from silence to confidence through World Vision Bangladesh’s Life Skills-Based Education and ASRHR programmes, becoming a youth leader and advocate for adolescent rights.

After overcoming a serious illness, Sopho returned to her home village Vazisubani to set up a successful and inclusive social enterprise for her community.

As winter hardship intensifies in Ukraine, 100% of surveyed families report extreme conditions where a lack of heat, electricity, and education is pushing children to a breaking point. This briefing outlines the urgent need for flexible funding and support to protect families from a cumulative humanitarian crisis.

As the Ukraine Crisis Response enters its fifth year, the war continues to devastate millions of lives, particularly children. Over the past four years, World Vision Ukraine has reached more than 2.3 million people, including over 1 million children, providing critical support in education, mental health, protection, cash assistance, livelihoods, basic needs services and winterisation.

Masaba is one of 50 youth supported by World Vision through the Skills for Transformation initiative in Nankoma Area Programme. These youth-skilling initiatives have provided the right opportunities to vulnerable communities.