In a powerful show of partnership and shared vision, World Vision Eswatini’s National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Marc A. Weinstock, at the Embassy offices in Ezulwini. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at uplifting communities across Eswatini.

Matthew Pickard, Regional Director for World Vision Southern Africa, reflects on Mozambique’s powerful example of post-conflict recovery and resilience. Drawing from personal experience in Niassa Province after the civil war, he emphasises that peace is not solely the product of political agreements—it is built and sustained by communities. Yet, Mozambique’s peace remains fragile. In Cabo Delgado, ongoing insurgency has displaced over 50,000 people since early 2024. He reaffirms that Mozambique’s story underscores a critical development truth: sustainable peace is people-powered. When local leadership, civil society, and governments collaborate, transformation is not only possible—it’s inevitable.

In North Central Syria, seven-year-old Zahra* finds healing through music at World Vision’s Child Protection Centre, turning pain into hope.

In a significant step towards reinforcing collaboration for sustainable development, World Vision Eswatini’s newly appointed National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC), George Wachira, at the UN House in Mbabane. The meeting served as an introductory engagement as Mr. Zaindi assumes his new role in Eswatini, and it underscored the shared commitment between World Vision and the United Nations to support the country’s development agenda.

President Daniel Chapo, of Mozambique, has pledged to work towards ensuring more children can benefit from school meals across the country.

Sadi, a displaced widow, gained income and stability through a women’s savings group, training, and solidarity

Faiza Hassane, 15, lives in Guilladjé, Niger. Coming from a very poor family, she recounts the difficulties she experienced before World Vision arrived: food insecurity, lack of healthcare, school supplies, and her mother Zeinabou's economic dependence. The introduction of community savings groups was a turning point. Zeinabou, who became president of the "Wafakey 4" group, received training in cassava processing and a loan of 10,000 CFA francs. Thanks to her hard work, she launched a business processing cassava into gari, tapioca, and gum, reinforced by a modern kit donated by World Vision. Today, she is self-sufficient, trains other women, and participates in fairs. Faiza expresses her pride and gratitude to World Vision for giving her family hope.

Sadi Alhassan, a 60-year-old widow displaced from Torodi, overcame her challenges through her involvement in a savings group supported by World Vision Niger. Trained to make soap, couscous, and sesame oil, she turned her skills into a source of income for her family. Her group of 25 women generated 200,000 CFA francs, enabling microcredit and solidarity donations. Sadi was able to send her daughters to school and improve her household hygiene. Her journey embodies the power of female empowerment through solidarity and training.