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

Mary Ayul, a 30-year-old mother from Nyilwal Boma in Panyikang County, recounts how flooding in March 2026 forced her and her five children to flee their home in the middle of the night when rising Nile waters inundated their village. Displaced to Tonga Payam, Mary faced new challenges, particularly the lack of proper sanitation, which threatened her family’s health and safety. With support from World Vision and funding from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, latrines were constructed for affected families, providing safe sanitation and reducing risks such as disease and exposure to dangers in the open. For Mary, the latrine represents more than infrastructure, it restores dignity, protects her children, and brings hope for a healthier future after the loss caused by the floods.

“We used to get sick all the time. We kept getting diarrhea, and it disrupted our family life and our studies,” says Ernestine.

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.

This human-interest article highlights how access to safe drinking water is transforming lives in the Bambo and Kibirizi Health Zones of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It showcases the impact of a World Vision WASH project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, in improving access to clean water, promoting hygiene and sanitation practices, and reducing waterborne diseases. Through the voices of community members, children, parents, and health officials, the story illustrates tangible improvements in health, school attendance, personal hygiene, and community well-being. It also demonstrates how behavioural change, combined with sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure, is fostering healthier and more resilient communities. While celebrating the project's achievements, the article underscores the continued need to expand water and sanitation services so that every family can benefit from safe, reliable access to clean water.

World Vision Ghana convened national stakeholders to advance sanitation in Ghana, as government makes sanitation a key performance measure for local government leaders.

Flood-resilient sanitation is transforming lives in Mabalane, Mozambique, where improved latrines are helping families like Lucia’s gain dignity, safety and protection from recurring floods.

There was a time when Ratha believed her future had already been decided.

To mark the Day of the African Child, hundreds of children in Ngandu, Kinshasa, took to the streets to raise awareness about the importance of safe water, hygiene, and sanitation. Organised by World Vision DRC, the event empowered children to become advocates for healthier communities while encouraging families to adopt good hygiene practices and protect water sources. The celebration highlighted the vital role children can play in driving positive change and promoting a healthier future for all.

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