Life in Kapililonga community was once a cycle of hardship, especially for families like Mercy Nachande’s. At 31 years old, Mercy recalls how difficult it was to meet basic needs.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance-covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

ENOUGH Report: Learn how World Vision fights child hunger in South Asia & Pacific. Discover youth-led solutions & our impact on nutrition policy.

For years, the residents of Mundanya Village in Manyinga District faced a harsh reality—children and families risking their lives fetching unsafe water from the crocodile-infested Kabompo River. Safe drinking water was a distant dream, and poor sanitation hindered their health and well-being.

Nearly two years on, the impact of the 2023 floods still lingers. In Luuq’s largest displacement site, Jazira, over 900 households continue to seek shelter, many displaced multiple times by both climate shocks and conflict. Even after the floodwaters receded, recovery proved painfully slow. With fuel drums costing up to US$200, many farmers couldn’t afford to restart irrigation systems, risking entire planting seasons. World Vision stepped in with emergency fuel support, helping communities resume irrigation and protect their crops.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the global status and impact of school meal programmes.