article / September 10, 2025
DR Congo: 30 Inspectors Trained on the Unlock Literacy 2.0 Approach to Transform Reading in Schools
This article highlights a week-long training workshop held in Kananga, Kasaï Central, where more than 30 itinerant inspectors from the Ministry of Education were trained on World Vision’s Unlock Literacy 2.0 approach. Designed to tackle low reading comprehension rates among primary school pupils, where only 9% of Grade 3 children can read with understanding, the training equipped inspectors with the skills to integrate the method into the national curriculum, support teacher training, and provide ongoing coaching. Participants expressed strong commitment to applying the lessons learned, underscoring the programme’s role in strengthening foundational skills and promoting inclusive, quality education in the DRC.
article / July 26, 2025
Bridging the Literacy Gap: Unlock Literacy Improves Jemimah's Teaching Methods
In many rural schools across Zambia, a significant challenge persists: teachers often struggle to teach literacy in lower grades effectively. Despite the critical importance of developing strong reading and writing skills early on, many classrooms are marked by limited resources, inadequate training, and a focus on rote learning rather than holistic literacy development. As a result, many children enter upper primary school with weak foundational skills, hampering their overall academic progress and confidence.
article / August 4, 2025
Mozambique Hosts National Conference to Strengthen Access to Public Services
World Vision Mozambique organises a National Conference to analyze and improve service delivery, particularly for the most vulnerable groups.
publication / September 26, 2025
Global School Meals Portfolio: Country Profiles
World Vision’s school meals work across 19 countries
article / July 9, 2025
Proud Parents, Confident Readers: Maluku Students Honored for Literacy Achievements
This article highlights a literacy initiative by World Vision DRC, which celebrated the achievements of 100 students in Maluku who showed remarkable progress in reading. Through the "Open Literacy 2.0" program, 300 students from 35 primary schools participated in a reading competition, resulting in a significant improvement in comprehension skills. The award ceremony, attended by educators, parents, and students, featured reading demonstrations and heartfelt testimonials from children and parents. The event also recognized the dedication of teachers who implemented the new teaching strategies, contributing to a broader effort to combat illiteracy in the region.
opinion / August 26, 2025
True Transformation Begins When We Listen First
Matthew Pickard, Regional Leader, Southern Africa, highlights how true transformation in education and health emerges when communities lead. He urges policymakers and NGOs to listen first and invest in community-driven solutions that foster lasting change.