Discover how skills development training from World Vision Bangladesh helped Ifty in Sylhet turn mobile servicing skills into a steady income, small business growth, and a pathway to self-employment.

This article highlights an initiative by World Vision DRC to empower 25 young mothers in Bukanga Lonzo, Kwango Province, through vocational training and the provision of sewing machines. After two months of dressmaking training delivered by a local youth association, the beneficiaries received complete sewing kits to help them immediately launch income-generating activities. The piece underscores how this support goes beyond material assistance, representing hope, restored dignity, and a pathway to financial independence. Drawing on testimonies from local authorities, trainers, and beneficiaries, the article illustrates the initiative's broader impact on livelihoods, self-employment, and community development, positioning it as a concrete step towards sustainable economic empowerment for vulnerable young women.

We cannot build resilient labour markets on foundations weakened in childhood. If children grow up hungry, the transition will falter before it begins.

As the Ukraine Crisis Response enters its fifth year, the war continues to devastate millions of lives, particularly children. Over the past four years, World Vision Ukraine has reached more than 2.3 million people, including over 1 million children, providing critical support in education, mental health, protection, cash assistance, livelihoods, basic needs services and winterisation.

Meet Meliana, a youth leader in Timor-Leste, driving change through World Vision’s Roman Ba Foin Sa’e Project. Discover how she empowers her village and youth.

Nkoka’s search for work led to labour exploitation in South Africa. With World Vision’s support, a car wash restored his dignity and livelihood.

Lineo’s search for work led to trafficking and abuse in South Africa. With World Vision support, she rebuilt her life through a clothing business.

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

Wilson boosts his income and family’s livelihood in Chikwawa, Malawi, through solar-powered irrigation farming with World Vision support.