World Vision Laos empowered CHWs through Timed and Targeted Counselling to improve maternal and child health, increasing service use and reducing malnutrition in rural areas.

In Maluku, Kinshasa, Saidate, a mother of two, struggled during her first pregnancy due to a lack of guidance, leading to frequent illness in her baby. With support from World Vision’s targeted home visits, she received vital advice during her second pregnancy, especially on exclusive breastfeeding. Her second child is now healthy and thriving. Saidate expresses deep gratitude, saying the support saved my daughter’s life.

This article highlights the mobilisation of women in Luiza, Kasaï Central, during World Breastfeeding Week 2025 under the theme “Prioritise breastfeeding and create sustainable systems.” Organised by PRONANUT with the support of World Vision, KOICA and the WFP, the event promoted the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life through community demonstrations, testimonies and symbolic rewards. It underscores breastfeeding as a low-cost, life-saving practice that strengthens child survival, maternal health and community resilience, while calling for sustainable support systems to combat malnutrition and infant mortality in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

For mothers like Saidate and Miryam in Maluku, breastfeeding is no longer just a routine, but a life-saving act for their children. Thanks to World Vision’s awareness campaign during World Breastfeeding Week, supported by PRONANUT and local health authorities, hundreds of families discovered the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. With over 94% of mothers adopting the practice and fathers stepping in to support, the initiative is building confidence, healthier babies, and stronger communities.

Malnutrition in PNG remains critical, especially for babies. With DFAT support, World Vision’s BEAN project promotes exclusive breastfeeding, nutrition education, and women-led caregiving to improve child health and food security in remote communities.

Ethel and Tamala are breastfeeding mothers from Salima, Malawi, whose crops failed due to a February 2025 dry spell, leaving them food insecure and ultimately affecting their breastfeeding. With exclusive breastfeeding rates declining in Malawi (from 70% in 2013/14 to 61% in 2019/20), World Vision is providing support through counselling and nutrition programs to promote exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers.

World Vision Ghana wins Best HR Management in the NGO Sector at the HR Focus Conference & Awards 2025, recognising its commitment to excellence in people and culture practices.

Inspiring stories of resilience from Nepal’s communities, supported by World Vision to access education, health, and hope for every child.

How integrated investments across health, nutrition, education, protection, and social protection can help every child thrive amid global crises.