Monica and Josephine are among 16 Hygiene promoters whose daily rounds are just one thread in a much larger effort. Their hygiene promotion work is part of a wider Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) emergency response that now reaches all six payams of Panyikang County.

with support from the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF), World Vision is delivering emergency WASH services to over 50,000 people affected by floods and conflict across Panyikang County.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Discover how World Vision's integrated humanitarian response in Mozambique empowers girls through protection, helping them build safer, more resilient futures.