In the war-torn east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of children have been orphaned by ongoing massacres and left vulnerable to trauma and despair. Through faith-based initiatives like the Let the Children Come program, local heroes like Hélène offer shelter, psychosocial support, and Bible study groups that help heal deep emotional wounds. Stories like Isaac’s, who regained his voice after years of silence, show how hope and resilience are being rebuilt, even as the urgent needs of countless others remain.

In a significant step towards reinforcing collaboration for sustainable development, World Vision Eswatini’s newly appointed National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC), George Wachira, at the UN House in Mbabane. The meeting served as an introductory engagement as Mr. Zaindi assumes his new role in Eswatini, and it underscored the shared commitment between World Vision and the United Nations to support the country’s development agenda.

A detailed overview of World Vision’s global initiative to measure how children experience God’s love through hope, combining theology, child psychology, and scientific validation to create a cross-cultural tool for spiritual well-being.

Dr Kathryn Kraft, Global Research Technical Director, provides insight about how Faith-based intangibles—like spiritual resilience, moral authority, and empathy—are powerful yet often overlooked drivers of peacebuilding. She reflects on how integrating these unseen forces into humanitarian programming can deepen impact and foster more authentic, community-rooted change, especially in humanitarian responses.

First Lady of Mozambique, Gueta Chapo, joined World Vision International President Andrew Morley and other global leaders in a powerful moment of prayer for the world’s most vulnerable children during the 80th United Nations General Assemmbly.

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.