As the Emergency Response to WASH, Protection and Livelihood Needs of IDPs and Host Communities in North Kivu project comes to an end, its impact continues to live on through the people and communities it transformed. Through the voices of mothers, children, community volunteers, facilitators, mentors, and local leaders, this article highlights how Child-Friendly Spaces and Safe Spaces restored hope, strengthened protection systems, and empowered communities to safeguard children and survivors of gender-based violence. It demonstrates that while humanitarian projects may have a defined lifespan, the knowledge, resilience, and commitment they leave behind create a lasting legacy that continues to protect vulnerable families long after project activities have ended.

Rosette, a 38-year-old mother of seven in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, transformed emergency assistance into a sustainable livelihood after receiving a reintegration kit through a World Vision project funded by the United States Government. Her inspiring journey highlights how targeted humanitarian support can restore dignity, strengthen resilience, and help vulnerable families rebuild their lives.

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

World Vision DRC and Save the Children International, through the Joining Forces consortium, provided emergency food assistance to more than 20,000 people displaced from Pakadjuma and now living in Kinkole, Kinshasa. Implemented in coordination with government authorities, the intervention reached over 6,000 vulnerable households with essential food supplies while highlighting the urgent humanitarian needs that extend beyond food, including healthcare, child protection, shelter and education. The response reaffirms both organisations' commitment to protecting the well-being and dignity of children and families affected by forced displacement.

Learn how, at nine, Dima Wario's childhood ended in marriage. After years of abuse and hardship, she is now speaking out against child marriage

Discover how Learning Roots strengthens childhood education in Chad through play-based learning teacher training, and partnerships supporting school readiness.

As SPIR II nears its conclusion, a visit to Boke reveals what lasting change looks like beyond project timelines. Meet Firi, a mother whose journey from food insecurity to community leadership shows what resilience can mean for children and families.

World Vision Lesotho is empowering families in Mokhotlong to transform locally available rosehip into sustainable businesses, improving livelihoods and helping end child hunger.

World Vision Syria Response’s inclusive education project in Sahab is helping children like Talal and Aya overcome learning barriers, build confidence, and participate fully alongside their classmates. Across 11 schools and kindergartens in Jordan, the project is creating supportive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to learn, belong, and thrive.

Despite escalating humanitarian needs and constrained resources, World Vision East Africa continued to deliver life-saving assistance and build resilience across the region. The FY25 Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) Report highlights the impact of emergency response efforts in nine countries, reaching 7.5 M people, including 4M children.