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Vacancy: Education Programme Facilitator

Ruth’s story is a powerful example of how a little support can go a long way. She’s just 13 years old, living in the quiet village of Chibombo district in Zambia. Life was tough for her and her family before World Vision’s interventions in her community.

At 54 years old, Nercey stands tall among rows of leafy vegetables in her small backyard garden in Namwala district. Her hands gently brush over the produce she once only dreamed of growing year-round. Her eyes shine with pride, not just for her thriving crops, but for the transformation that has taken root in her life.

Linh grew up overlooked in rural Vietnam—until a youth programme helped her find her voice, challenge gender bias, and transform her family and future.

Once a sponsored child, Mohamed Saidu Turay now leads a local partner of World Vision in northern Sierra Leone, supporting child sponsorship through the Foundation for Sulima Chiefdom Residents Empowerment.

This policy brief, Investing in the Future, presents a compelling case for expanding and increasing funding to Zambia’s School Feeding Programme as a strategic response to child hunger, malnutrition, and poor educational outcomes. Drawing on recent national and global data, the brief outlines the profound impacts of undernutrition on children's health, learning, and future prospects, particularly in rural areas. It highlights how, despite increased government allocations from K39.4 million in 2023 to a proposed K534.4 million in 2025, over 60% of eligible children still remain uncovered by the programme.

Vacancy: Behaviour Change Field Facilitator