Menstrual poverty is a pressing issue that affects many women around the world. It refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education, and facilities, which can have serious consequences for women's health, education, and overall well-being. Women's voices on menstrual poverty are crucial in raising awareness and advocating for change.

This article highlights a powerful celebration of the Day of the African Child 2025 in Luwowoshi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Organised by World Vision and local partners, the event gathered over 900 people, most of them children, around the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” Confronted with alarming issues such as child labour, violence, and dropping out of school, children spoke out with strength and emotion. They denounced the abuses they face, shared their dreams, and urged adults to ensure their right to education, protection, and well-being. Figures such as Nestor and Alicia, both 14, carried their peers’ voices through moving advocacy messages, calling for collective mobilisation towards a safer future. In concrete response, World Vision distributed nearly 600 school kits to vulnerable children, easing their return to school. The initiative was praised by teachers, who emphasised the need for community support to combat child hardship.

Mike Wisheart and Ian de Villiers reflect on how partnerships that unlock greater impact are critical for the new future.

From Reader to Leader: The Power of Child Participation

In this heartfelt video, Kabelo speaks out with clarity and courage from a classroom setting; reminding us that children aren’t just beneficiaries of policies; they’re key stakeholders in building a better future.

Child-led report highlights how school meal feedback improved attendance, learning, and accountability in four countries

A report summarizing World Vision's efforts to listen to and include children's perspectives in organisational decision-making processes from local to national and international levels.

Children and youth join leaders to commit to universal CRVS by 2030. Learn how their powerful voices are shaping inclusive, future-proof civil registration systems, despite 14 million babies still unregistered annually.

Meet Nazira Abdula, a powerful voice for child nutrition in Mozambique.