Children took centre stage as Mberengwa District commemorated the Day of the African Child, leading proceedings in a powerful demonstration of child participation, leadership and advocacy for children's rights.

Bhavna fought to stop her own wedding and chase a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. Today, she's steps away from a diploma in pathology and supporting her family.

World Vision participated in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, advocating for stronger health systems, nutrition, maternal health, youth participation, and universal health coverage across Africa.

Shaimaa’s journey shows how practical parenting support through Makani helped her better support her son, strengthening his confidence, social skills and sense of belonging.

William, a father of eight from Ntompo in Kasaï Central, is challenging traditional gender roles around childcare and nutrition. Through a KOICA-funded project implemented by World Vision in partnership with WFP, he learned about positive masculinity and the importance of shared responsibility for family well-being. Today, William works alongside his wife in their family garden, helps make decisions about their children’s meals and supports their health and nutrition. His story shows how engaging men can strengthen families, improve children’s diets and inspire lasting behavioural change within communities.

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

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.

This World Humanitarian Day, discover how local leaders and humanitarian workers in Haiti restore dignity, hope and opportunity for children.

World Vision Lesotho empowers 97 boys through a mentorship programme and hands over a Child-Friendly CGPU Office to strengthen child protection and safer reporting for children.

A firsthand account from Sudan reveals the dangers children and aid workers face, and why protection, access and funding are urgently needed.