In the heart of Timor-Leste, farmers are restoring more than just land they are cultivating hope.

Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.

This inspiring story from Luiza, in the Kasaï Central province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlights how the KOICA funded project implemented by World Vision is transforming the lives affected by child malnutrition. Through the journey of Aimée and her daughter Scola, the article reveals how integrated nutrition support, family farming, and community education can turn despair into hope. What began as a mother’s struggle to save her child from malnutrition became a story of empowerment, resilience, and lasting change for an entire family and a symbol of renewed hope for many others in Luiza.

World Vision Afghanistan supported 146,253 people with health, nutrition, WASH, food security, protection & child wellbeing from June–July 2025.

Sponsoring a child can spark global awareness in your kids. Try these six fun ways to make sponsorship meaningful and engaging for the whole family.

Aichatou Sahidou’s family in Angoual Gao overcame malnutrition through World Vision Niger’s nutrition project. Now, her children are healthy, and women are thriving with goats and new skills.

New data shows extreme climate and scarcity are pushing millions into acute hunger as aid declines. Amidst this crisis, World Vision is working with partners, including youth leaders, to drive innovative, localised solutions to build a sustainable and dignified future for the region.