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.

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.

A high-level delegation from Lesotho concluded a week-long learning visit to Eswatini, exploring the country's universal water service coverage model and witnessing the impact of water projects in communities before attending the commissioning of the Bulekeni Potable Water Project.

World Vision is helping learners at Mwanga Primary School excel academically through quiz competitions that build confidence and improve classroom performance. Learners who once used not to do well are now performing better in class and have also boosted their confidence.

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.

World Vision Lesotho launches its new community-level strategy in Koeneng, Berea, focusing on ending violence against children (SDG 16) and improving child health (SDG 3) through agile, low-cost, high-impact community-driven programs.