Nobubelo, 11, is rediscovering the joy of learning through digital education and refurbished classrooms. With improved learning spaces and access to technology, she is gaining confidence, knowledge, and new opportunities for a brighter future. Her story highlights the power of investing in education to transform children’s lives.

Like many persons of concern, Flora faced limited opportunities to earn an income. Although she had access to a 0.2-hectare plot of land allocated by the Government of Zimbabwe, she lacked the resources needed to make it productive.

World Vision Malawi has improved access to clean water at Carmushka Primary School in Phalombe through the construction of a borehole that is benefiting 896 learners. For years, pupils depended on a single community water source which led to long queues and delayed lesson time, affecting learning and school routines. With the new borehole now within the school premises, learners are spending less time fetching water and more time in class, while hygiene conditions have significantly improved.

World Vision is helping girls like Juliet, 12, from Malawi stay in school by addressing period poverty through reusable sanitary pads. Juliet once missed classes because her family could not afford disposable pads, which cost about K2,000 ($1.15) per packet. World Vision trained and equipped mother groups on the production of reusable sanitary pads, which has turned out to be a transformative solution. As a result, girls are attending classes with confidence, absenteeism has reduced, and hygiene practices have improved across the school.

Members hope to begin selling pork as the herd grows and eventually establish a butchery within the settlement, creating additional employment and business opportunities.

World Vision Lesotho, together with the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, trained 30 journalists on ethical reporting and advocacy to strengthen media efforts in ending child labour and forced labour in Lesotho under the EU-funded AECFL project.

World Vision joins global partners at CSW70 to launch calls to action on youth-led advocacy, faith leader engagement, and holistic development.

World Vision is helping learners at Mwanga Primary School excel academically through quiz competitions that build confidence and improve classroom performance. Learners who once used not to do well are now performing better in class and have also boosted their confidence.

Engineering students like Viacheslav are navigating their own trauma while carrying the literal responsibility for the future reconstruction of Ukraine.

This report highlights the progress made in various areas, guided solely by the goal of empowering children and vulnerable communities through the work of World Vision Senegal.