Children and youth join leaders to commit to universal CRVS by 2030. Learn how their powerful voices are shaping inclusive, future-proof civil registration systems, despite 14 million babies still unregistered annually.

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Irina arrived in Georgia with her two daughters, injured and uncertain about the future. With consistent support from World Vision—ranging from financial assistance and emotional care to access to education and skills development—Irina was able to rebuild her life. Today, she runs a small pottery business with her daughters, turning hardship into hope and offering a powerful example of resilience and renewal.

In an era defined by the twin imperatives of environmental protection and economic resilience, one of the pertinent yet less explored questions is: Can we harness the power that is already around us? In East Asia, where both rural traditions and rapid modernisation coexist, the answer to this question is not only yes – it’s a solution waiting to get the needed acceleration.

Dr Kyi reflects on how Myanmar’s fight against hunger, amid earthquakes, conflict, and economic crisis seems daunting—but not impossible. Hope can still grow in the midst of crisis. A hunger-free world is possible for the children in Myanmar but that will require a united commitment to peace and resilience, and global solidarity.

Climate change hits children hardest, especially in urban slums. World Vision’s Cities for Children framework builds just, resilient cities for every child.

The land that saved us

Over 500,000 people remain in urgent need following the March 28 7.7 quake . World Vision has reached over 343,000 people - 108,000 of them children - but funding shortfalls, escalating conflict and monsoon threats demand renewed international attention.

Global aid cuts risk erasing $163B in returns by 2030. Investing in children yields $10 for every $1—yet child-focused aid is shrinking fast.

From Reader to Leader: The Power of Child Participation