The article emphasises that before children can learn, play, or thrive, they need access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

World Vision partners and experts unite to advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across communities in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, and Timor-Leste.

Day of the African Child 2026: Every Child Deserves Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

ENOUGH 2025, presents key developments in policy, programmes and partnerships three years into the campaign

This oral presentation was presented at the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference on child and adolescent mental health held in Cape Town, South Africa in May 2026.

15-year-old Martha from Isoka District once faced an uncertain future. Many days, her family survived on only one meal. School felt difficult because her parents struggled to afford uniforms, learning materials, and other school needs. Access to clean water was another challenge. Martha and her siblings often went several days without bathing because the family walked long distances to collect water from a stream shared with animals.

Discover how a community-based maternal and child health project in Mongolia improved child nutrition, strengthened primary healthcare, and empowered families.

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 ‘Every Child Has the Right to Play Safely’ initiative brought together over 200 children and youth through football, inclusive activities, and safe spaces.

In Central Kasai, World Vision's chronic malnutrition prevention project is helping families improve child nutrition through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods. With support from KOICA and WFP, households are adopting market gardening and rabbit farming to increase access to nutritious foods, diversify diets, generate income, and build resilience. The initiative is contributing to healthier children, stronger families, and lasting community change.