Gidobada Elementary School in Rigo District, Papua New Guinea, reflects resilience and commitment to education despite decades of minimal resources and support. Senior teacher Huau Sere Raka, once a student, continues to teach multi-grade classes alongside Head Teacher Daisy Lega, ensuring every child’s right to learn. Established in 1997, the school struggled with poor infrastructure until 2025, when the Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE), supported by World Vision and the PNG-Australia Partnership, delivered vital upgrades through AQEFA funding. Renovated classrooms, improved facilities, and essential materials transformed learning conditions, boosted attendance, and restored pride among students and teachers. PIE also strengthened teacher capacity and inclusive practices across Central Province, supporting hundreds of schools, including those in remote areas. With renewed hope, Gidobada now looks toward future developments, including a library. The school’s journey highlights how targeted support can revive communities, strengthen education systems, and empower local teachers to shape a better future for children, families, and long-term community development outcomes success.

Around 120 stakeholders from government, civil society, development partners, and farmer groups gathered in Phnom Penh for a national policy dialogue promoting agroecology and farmer-led innovation as key pathways to sustainable and resilient food systems in Cambodia. The event showcased evidence from participatory research and generated policy recommendations to strengthen investment in agroecological transitions, enhance agricultural services, and ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, and Indigenous communities. Participants emphasized the critical role of farmers as innovators and called for stronger collaboration to integrate agroecology into national strategies.

Stories of how FMNR and complementary approaches restored landscapes, strengthened livelihoods and built climate resilience in Kenya's Central Rift.

In Gemena, South-Ubangi Province, a mother’s determination, combined with World Vision’s Positive Deviance Hearth approach, helped her underweight daughter regain her health and thrive. After learning practical nutrition skills and receiving livelihood support, Médiatrice transformed her family’s well-being, creating a sustainable source of income and ensuring better nutrition for her children. Her story highlights how integrating nutrition education with economic empowerment can build lasting resilience and give children a healthier future.

Ray Carter’s journey from TB diagnosis to recovery highlights resilience, support from World Vision PNG, and hope for a healthy future through early treatment.

In Pagirinya Refugee Settlement, families face daily struggles of displacement, scarcity, and stress. The Life in Fullness Together (LIFT) programme by World Vision is reshaping parenting by focusing on community-led conversations rather than external aid.

After falling into heavy debt, Srey Rath rebuilt her life through financial skills and small business support, securing a stable future for her family.

Young people who are forced to leave school early are finding ways to develop practical skills that help them support their families and earn a living with the support from World Vision.

Drawing lessons from Eswatini, this article explores how partnerships, political will, and community ownership can accelerate sustainable development and achieve lasting impact.

This feature story highlights how Faith and Development is building peace in Tonj North County through the leadership of Rev. Mary Awien. Once divided by tribal conflict, communities are now reconnecting through peace dialogues, shared markets, and reconciliation songs. Supported by World Vision’s Faith and Development programme, over 300 church leaders have been trained, reaching more than 1,620 community members.