New findings from UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2025 remind us that more than 417 million children are severely deprived in at least two essential areas of life.

With the village well nearly depleted, Awo and her daughter depend on short-term water trucking—uncertain of what comes next.

Daouda Oumarou, 35, father of seven children, was seriously injured in a terrorist attack between Makalondi and Torodi. He was hit by five bullets, including one to the spine, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, he has been entirely dependent on his family and the help of others for daily needs and is unable to work. In addition to his two children, he cares for five of his brothers’ children, facing severe food insecurity. With support from World Vision’s VISSER project, he received a food kit, but the family’s needs remain great. Despite his hardships, Daouda remains hopeful of walking again and seeks a job and an adapted bicycle to regain some independence.

Discover WVI Nepal’s GEDSI progress from FY21–FY25, showcasing inclusive policies, programs, and practices for the most vulnerable communities.

AI-driven exploitation is no longer hypothetical it is happening now.

This article paints a vivid and deeply human portrait of Pacifique Musafiri, a Nutrition Officer working in the remote health zones of Luiza and Luambo in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Every day, long before sunrise, Pacifique sets out on treacherous sandy tracks where motorbikes sink and the rain erases the roads. Through powerful scenes and testimonies, the article highlights his extraordinary resilience, from battling shifting sand and dangerous slopes to reconnecting isolated communities cut off by impassable terrain. The narrative follows him as he visits villages, supports mothers’ cooking demonstrations, leads trainings, and motivates community representatives who often walk long distances to join him. His work is both physically demanding and emotionally heavy, yet he approaches each task with humility and hope.

Jacky Fong says true leadership begins when we empower children with disabilities to make choices and shape their futures.

Why the G20 must stop treating children’s digital safety as optional and why leaders must make it a global investment priority.

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