This article tells the story of Eugénie, a 29-year-old mother living in Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo, whose life was transformed by access to clean water. Formerly burdened by the daily struggle to fetch unsafe water for her family, Eugénie faced health issues and time constraints that impacted her children and livelihood. The installation of a water kiosk by World Vision changed everything, bringing safe water close to home, improving her family’s health, and giving her the time and freedom to focus on other responsibilities. The article highlights not only Eugénie’s transformation but also the positive ripple effects clean water has had on her entire community.

Kanchembele Village in Nyimba District is celebrating a significant milestone with the arrival of clean and safe water, thanks to the dedicated efforts of World Vision Zambia. The community, long burdened by limited access to reliable water sources, now has a sustainable solution that has transformed their daily lives.

World Vision Zambia, in partnership with Rotary Club, today officially handed over the Mbala Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Rotary Project to the community through the Government of Zambia.

“Our dream is simple: To have access to clean water, enough food and safe schools” said Ameer 16, from the West Bank. Along with several other Palestinian children, he reminded the participants of the 2025 European Humanitarian Forum (EHF) about how the current conflict has disrupted their education, mental health, and sense of normalcy. But they also spoke of how education programming, when combined with psychosocial support and protection, can turn schools in places of safety, hope, and healing.

This article reports on a field mission conducted from May 7 to 8, 2025, by World Vision DRC and the Ministry of Water Resources in the localities of Menkao and Maluku, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The goal of the visit was to assess the state of WASH (water, hygiene, and sanitation) infrastructure, observe the progress made, and identify the technical and organizational challenges to be addressed in order to sustainably improve access to safe drinking water. Through the testimonies of experts, community leaders, and beneficiaries, the article highlights the efforts undertaken, ongoing issues, and prospects for sustainable development in these two communities.

Kadama Rural Health Post has received a significant uplift with the addition of a newly constructed Maternity Annex, an ablution block, and a mechanised water system. These developments are set to greatly enhance healthcare services in the area, providing expectant mothers with a dedicated space for safe childbirth and improving sanitation facilities for both patients and staff.

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In Farchana, thousands of Sudanese refugees, returnees, and members of the local population have now access to water thanks to mini-water supply system built World Vision Chad.

One year after the PNG landslide, World Vision details its resilient response, providing vital aid to over 8,500 lives. Learn how localized efforts adapt to complex challenges.

This article is a powerful story highlighting how a modest intervention, a personal plastic cup, greatly improved hygiene, hydration, and learning conditions in four schools in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It recounts the longstanding lack of potable water at Amani Primary School in Mutshatsha and the transformative impact of a borehole installed in 2022, which gave over 1,600 students access to clean water. However, without drinking containers, students were still unable to hydrate safely and effectively. In early 2025, a donation of 3,625 plastic cups across four schools allowed students to drink water hygienically and comfortably. This simple addition significantly reduced water waste, improved hygiene, and helped students stay focused in class. The initiative, part of World Vision’s Gifts-In-Kind (GIK) program, illustrates the profound impact of addressing overlooked details in development work.