This policy brief, Investing in the Future, presents a compelling case for expanding and increasing funding to Zambia’s School Feeding Programme as a strategic response to child hunger, malnutrition, and poor educational outcomes. Drawing on recent national and global data, the brief outlines the profound impacts of undernutrition on children's health, learning, and future prospects, particularly in rural areas. It highlights how, despite increased government allocations from K39.4 million in 2023 to a proposed K534.4 million in 2025, over 60% of eligible children still remain uncovered by the programme.

Read Kadija Hussein’s inspiring journey from conflict in Sudan to safety in South Sudan. Through resilience and the support of humanitarian organisations, her family is rebuilding their future at Wedweil Refugee Settlement. This story highlights the challenges faced by Sudanese refugees and the ongoing efforts to provide protection, education, and hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Discover how Abdi, a child once hidden due to disability, found healing and hope through World Vision Ethiopia’s support and inclusive community change.

World Vision's Eco-School transforms education in Nepal, creating climate-smart, green schools & boosting child literacy for sustainable community development.

In Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands, the Nipa Kutubu WASH Project unites communities and partners to overcome water and sanitation challenges, fostering hope and sustainability.

A story about schoolchildren in Melut County, South Sudan, who used to sit on stones in school because there were no desks. With support from EMPOWER, they got 200 new desks in 2024. Now, children like Zacharia and Chan can sit comfortably, and more kids are motivated to come to school.

Clean water and sanitation transformed learning, health, and dignity for students at Ha Rannakoe Primary School in Southern Lesotho.

In Dipeta, Fungurume, Swana Makanda Kelly exemplifies resilience and community leadership. A father of eight and long-time volunteer paralegal, his life changed in 2020 after joining World Vision’s Empowered World View (EWV)training. The program helped him realise his potential and take action, starting with farming one hectare of land, later expanding to two, and launching a seed business. With his wife, he also built a palm oil trade, earning up to $600 per cycle, while saving monthly to invest in a barbershop and a planned health center. Swana now mentors over 50 households, showing how faith and vision can transform lives through income diversification and shared knowledge.