Reaksmey’s journey from financial hardship to community leader is transforming lives by expanding access to clean water for families in rural Cambodia.

World Vision Ghana convened national stakeholders to advance sanitation in Ghana, as government makes sanitation a key performance measure for local government leaders.

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.

Calls to accelerate universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for children in Africa, addressing gaps harming health, education and protection.

Day of the African Child 2026: Every Child Deserves Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

The article emphasises that before children can learn, play, or thrive, they need access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

The completion and handover of the Damang Water Supply System in the Tarkwa Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region marks a transformative milestone for the Damang community. Funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and implemented by World Vision Ghana, the project represents the successful realization of a shared vision: that every community deserves reliable access to safe, clean water. What was once an aspiration has become a lived reality. Functional water systems now serve households, public spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities, and the community is equipped to manage its own water future.

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Ten-year-old Ayen walks daily to the Sobat River in Anackdiar Payam, where her family, displaced by conflict, relies on unsafe water for all basic needs. The contaminated river water especially during floods causes frequent illness, leaving Ayen often too weak to play. Her mother, Nyajuma, worries as sickness becomes routine for their children. Despite hardship, the community remains resilient but exhausted. Hope is emerging through a World Vision WASH project funded by the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund, which will provide safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services. For families like Ayen’s, access to clean water offers a chance for health, dignity, and a better future.

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.