Key outcomes from the 2nd School Meals Coalition Summit: new commitments, evidence launches, financing, and World Vision’s global advocacy leadership.

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

From the Heart of the Mountains to the Halls of Power: Alex’s Journey to COP30

Marwa Farhan Mohamed, 15, sits quietly in the shade of what remains of her family’s home in rural Somalia. Her voice reflects the innocence of a child, but it is also heavy with despair.

Discover how World Vision’s Life in Fullness Together (LIFT) program transforms the lives of refugee families in Türkiye through holistic caregiving, learning, resilience, and community support.

USDA-backed school feeding in Mozambique empowers farmers to supply fresh produce, boosting local markets and sustainable practices.

World Vision Ghana launches a major WASH initiative in Sekyere Afram Plains to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for local communities.

FY25 was a year of hard choices and courageous leadership. In the face of escalating global crises, we responded to 108 emergencies, reaching nearly 36 million people—including over 18 million children—with life-saving food, cash, health care, education, and protection. Determined to do more with less, we reimagined humanitarian operations, driving cost-efficiency and resilience while embracing digital transformation. Artificial intelligence and automation helped reinvest savings into communities, even as funding tightened. We strengthened the sector through training and surge capacity, deepened partnerships to champion child-focused humanitarian action, and pushed for a Humanitarian Reset—an aid system that is decentralised, inclusive, and accountable. In the world’s most fragile contexts, we proved that children can thrive when compassion meets purpose. FY25 wasn’t just about responding to crises—it was about shaping the future of humanitarian action.

In Gewata, Azalech turned poverty into prosperity through savings and support, transforming her family’s life with farming, education, and hope.