World Vision south Sudan Country Strategy 2026-2030

World Vision used a gender analysis framework in Sudan’s Blue Nile State to assess and strengthen gender equity in community health worker programmes.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

Children and youth researchers demand immediate policy change to end malnutrition. Read the new Asia-Pacific report mandating free school meal programs.

This article highlights the impact of the Nexus Accelerator Fund in combating child malnutrition in the health zones of Binza and Nyemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It documents how the project, formerly known as Childhood Rescue, has saved thousands of children since 2020 by combining life-saving treatment with community-based prevention. Through testimonies from health workers and concrete data from 2025, the article showcases the programme’s achievements, including improved recovery rates and strengthened community engagement. It illustrates how World Vision’s integrated approach provides critical support to vulnerable children, offering them not only care but also renewed hope and a path toward a healthier future.

On this World Children’s Day, we urge governments, regional bodies, civil society, private sector, and communities to join us in fortifying the mission on turning commitments into action. Let every child, not just today but every day, confidently say: “My Day, My Rights!” because every child matters and every right

World Vision warns of rising child suffering as families flee El Fasher to Darfur amid hunger, trauma, and scarce aid

Meet Alic, a strong South Sudanese woman who overcame adversity, from childhood illness and domestic violence to devastating floods. Through participation in the 2025 Disaster Risk and Preparedness Training, she gained vital skills to protect her family and community. Her inspiring journey highlights the power of empowerment, knowledge, and hope in transforming lives.

Flavia grew up in a family of seven where school fees and basic needs were often out of reach. World Vision’s support—providing school supplies, fees, and encouragement—kept her in class and nurtured her dream of becoming a midwife. Even when financial challenges threatened her university studies, World Vision stepped in again, enabling her to graduate. Today, Flavia serves at the district hospital and in community outreaches, caring for mothers and children through antenatal services, immunisation, and health education.