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

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.

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.

Explore World Vision’s latest policy brief on families returning to Ukraine and Syria. Discover the complex trade-offs between safety, reunification, and child wellbeing.

Joining Forces Nepal urges stronger action to end child labour, highlighting laws, challenges, and the need for collaboration, protection, and support for children.

New WV policy brief reveals that long after displacement ends, many children continue to face insecurity, hunger, disrupted education and psychological distress.

A rural community breaks its silence to protect children—building trust, strengthening reporting systems, and giving children the confidence to speak up and stay safe.

Grandmothers in Rolear Bier are transforming child nutrition at home. Through World Vision’s GMIA, one child recovers from severe malnutrition—showing the power of knowledge, care, and community support.

Calls to accelerate universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for children in Africa, addressing gaps harming health, education and protection.

Last year, our programmes impacted more than 5.8 million people, including 3.2 million vulnerable children and families across East Asia.