The 2025 Regional East Asia Child Participation Report details the impact of engaging boys and girls in decision-making at local and national levels.

Nine-year-old Farah overcame bullying, rebuilt her confidence, and found her voice through World Vision's Makani Club in the West Bank.

At Kabuuka Primary School, the daily struggle for water once defined children’s lives more than learning. Pupils walked two kilometres to fetch unsafe water, leaving them exhausted, frequently ill, and often absent from class. For girls, the lack of water and sanitation was especially harsh during menstruation, leading to missed school days and stigma. Through World Vision Uganda’s intervention, a motorised water system was installed, bringing clean water directly into the school compound and surrounding community. Alongside new latrines and sanitation facilities, this transformed hygiene, dignity, and participation in learning—particularly for adolescent girls.

Every morning, Akapelwa carries a stool to school alongside his books at Situnga Primary School in Western Province. The extra weight drains his energy before lessons even begin, leaving little strength left for focus and learning.

World Vision's Grandmother Inclusive Approach is helping families in Siem Reap combat child malnutrition through local leadership and caregiving support.

Discover how community advocacy helped secure 7.6 million Kshs for schools in Samburu County, giving more than 400 children access to education and a brighter future.

Learn how Sophia, married off at just 10, survived abuse, poverty and despair before finding the courage to rebuild her life and protect her community.

In Zambia’s Mwinilunga District, heavy rains cause erosion and nutrient loss, while changing weather patterns and dry spells challenge farmers to manage water resources effectively.

1.49 million people were reached through health, nutrition, WASH, food, livelihoods and protection services.

Learn how clean water in Barambate, Marsabit County, is changing childhood by freeing girls from long journeys for water and helping them stay in school.