World Vision’s Balm of Tenderness is now part of Peru’s national parenting policy, promoting positive, violence-free parenting for millions of children.

Manila, Philippines | April 2026 - Led by the Global Youth Led Movement, founded by Bryanna Mariñas, the “Violence Ends With Us: Regional Youth-Led Summit on Ending Violence Against Children” marks a historic milestone as the first-ever youth-led summit of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. Bringing together approximately 150 young delegates and supported by a coalition of partner organizations, including World Vision International, the summit places young people at the forefront of shaping solutions to end violence against children. World Vision is proud to support this ground breaking initiative, recognizing the power of youth leadership in driving meaningful and lasting change.

Winnie Khor, Resource Development Senior Regional Advisor, World Vision East Asia, was recently invited to speak at the Global CSR and ESG Summit in Bangkok. In her session, she highlighted a growing gap in ESG conversations: while measurement, reporting and Digital/AI continue to advance, the role of human-centric design in achieving real-world impact is often underexplored. This article shares her reflections and how investing in stronger communities can contribute towards more resilient business outcomes.

World Vision is shifting the narrative at this year’s #WomenDeliver conference in Naarm (Melbourne), moving Pacific women and girls from passive beneficiaries to primary architects of change. The "Pacific Girls at the Heart" WD side event highlights how these leaders are driving climate resilience, safety, and equity for children and communities. By centring data-driven storytelling and Pacific-led solutions, the initiative champions active, community-driven progress across the region.

World Vision’s Community Health Workers Capacity Statement highlights global impact, evidence, and systems support across 43 countries.

New WASH research from Abassi sub-district in Hawija District highlights critical challenges related to water quality, sanitation, hygiene, and public health, providing evidence to guide sustainable WASH investments and coordinated action.

Children and youth researchers demand immediate policy change to end malnutrition. Read the new Asia-Pacific report mandating free school meal programs.

From Participation to Partnership: At APFSD 2026, child leaders from World VIsion programmes in 13 countries are moving beyond symbolic roles, inviting regional leaders into a shared co-design process and proposing "Innovation Labs" to bridge the gap between policy and the lived realities of their communities.

The policy brief shows how current debt frameworks often overlook children’s rights

• From Participation to Partnership: Child leaders from 13 countries at APFSD 2026 are moving beyond symbolic roles, inviting regional leaders into a shared co-design process and proposing "Innovation Labs" to bridge the gap between policy and the lived realities of their communities.