To empower communities over their challenges in health sector, World Vision train and equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) who serve their communities with basic health and nutrition services.

Chief Ndake of the Nsenga-speaking people expressed great elation and gratitude for the establishment of the new Maternity Annex at Mawanda Rural Health Post by World Vision Zambia. During the news segment aired by ZNBC, the chief commended the organisation for their support in improving maternal health services within his community.

Kadama Rural Health Post has received a significant uplift with the addition of a newly constructed Maternity Annex, an ablution block, and a mechanised water system. These developments are set to greatly enhance healthcare services in the area, providing expectant mothers with a dedicated space for safe childbirth and improving sanitation facilities for both patients and staff.

In Herat, western Afghanistan, the devastation of the 2023 earthquake is still visible — but so is the resilience of the people. World Vision’s integrated response is helping families recover through ongoing health services, psychosocial support, and safe spaces for children to learn, play, and heal. The approach addresses both physical and emotional well-being, helping restore dignity and stability to affected communities.

FY 24 Impact: World Vision Afghanistan worked across 34 districts and more than 3,200 villages across Herat, Badghis, Ghor, Faryab, and Nangahar provinces, delivering critical assistance to over 1.2 million people, nearly half of them children. Read the full report.

This powerful firsthand account follows Angèle Kayinda Mununga, a 29-year-old mother of seven and Community Health Worker in Fungurume, Democratic Republic of Congo. After contracting and surviving cholera, Angèle transformed her ordeal into a renewed mission to protect her community. She shares how she overcame illness, stigma, and despair to become a leader in public health education, water sanitation, and household disinfection efforts in a high-risk area. Her story is a testament to resilience, community solidarity, and the vital role of grassroots health workers in the fight against preventable diseases. A call to action for women, frontline workers, and policymakers alike.

World Vision Afghanistan’s health sector ensures that women like Freshta have access to the essential healthcare services they need in the areas where we operate.

World Vision Afghanistan works in 34 districts and over 3,200 villages across Herat, Badghis, Ghor, Faryab, and Nangahar provinces, reaching more than 1.2 million people in FY24, including over 547,000 children.

In the remote stretches of Cox’s Bazar, where the nearest clinic can be hours away, the Cox’s Bazar Child Hospital shines as a beacon of hope. Each month, it serves over 2,200 children—offering free, life-saving care to families burdened by poverty, displacement, and limited access to healthcare.