There is much focus on the “middle tier” in Education systems in low- and middle-income countries at present. The middle tier describes groups of professionals at county, zone, district or provincial level whose role is to monitor and support schools (UNESCO, 2025). They are the people who often become master trainers or are tasked with supporting the implementation of a new curriculum or new initiative. The middle tier acts as a mediator between policy makers (top leadership) and implementers (teachers). We have argued that they are key actors in the implementation of high quality TPD@Scale, but that they often lack the knowledge, skills, and professional development opportunities to carry out this role effectively.

De plus en plus, les aléas climatiques affectent l’agriculture dans les pays du Sahel réduisant significativement les récoltes. Au Mali, les communautés ont donc développé des solutions alternatives pour combler le manque à gagner : le maraîchage.

World Vision’s anticipatory action, supported by Start Fund Nepal and UK Aid, helped vulnerable communities in Madhesh stay warm and safe before the cold wave hit.

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.

World Vision Ghana, with the Ministry of Health, convened the first meeting to advance a national fund to end neglected tropical diseases through partnerships.

At APFSD 2026, children and regional leaders unite to close the 88% SDG progress gap. Explore how child-centred innovation and direct negotiation are shaping a resilient future for communities across the Asia-Pacific.

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In this 2025 Annual Report, discover powerful stories that highlight World Vision Zimbabwe's (WVZ) transformative impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children. Driven by an unshakable dedication to championing the well-being of girls and boys in need, we are strategically refocusing and amplifying our efforts to tackle extreme vulnerability head-on.

Over 550 students from nine Tamale schools joined World Vision Ghana’s Bible Reading Clinic to deepen youth biblical literacy and spiritual growth.

Farmers in Malawi to benefit from World Vision's farm inputs program distribution amid severe hunger