World Vision has constructed a girl's hostel and a library at Mdika Community Day Secondary School.

"Before, I felt hungry and couldn’t concentrate in school. Now, I can have soup before class, and I already know how to read and write," smiles Isabel.

Uburezi Iwacu, a five-year literacy project launched in 2011 and funded by USAID, is transforming education in Rwanda by creating safe, literacy-rich environments for children, especially in underserved communities like Gisagara. Through community libraries equipped with books, digital tools, and inclusive spaces, the project addresses key learning barriers and fosters a culture of reading. It supports nearly 890,000 children and over 829,000 parents across all 30 districts, with a special focus on early literacy and children with disabilities. By improving home literacy environments and encouraging community involvement, Uburezi Iwacu is boosting confidence, academic skills, and social integration among young learners.

For years, the residents of Mundanya Village in Manyinga District faced a harsh reality—children and families risking their lives fetching unsafe water from the crocodile-infested Kabompo River. Safe drinking water was a distant dream, and poor sanitation hindered their health and well-being.

World Vision's Regreening Communities Project Model addresses climate change and environmental degradation by guiding communities through a participatory environmental restoration process. A tailored set of solutions is selected by each community including scaling-up indigenous restoration practices, strengthening government partnerships for restoration, and introducing proven practices like Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

Life in Kapililonga community was once a cycle of hardship, especially for families like Mercy Nachande’s. At 31 years old, Mercy recalls how difficult it was to meet basic needs.

Early intervention and community care were crucial in saving young Délcio from severe malnutrition after a bout of malaria in northern Mozambique. A timely referral from a community volunteer to a World Vision-supported health committee connected his mother with vital nutrition education. Empowered with new knowledge, she transformed his diet, leading to his full recovery.

This article highlights the Birthday Bounce Back celebration organized by World Vision to mark the second anniversary of its program in Malambwe, Democratic Republic of Congo. Over 1,200 children, both sponsored and non-sponsored, participated in this festive event focused on community cohesion and child protection. The day included cultural and educational activities, and saw the distribution of school supplies, food, and toys. Several schools also received educational and sanitation equipment. The gathering underscored the program’s positive impact on education, health, and access to water, reaffirming World Vision’s commitment to child well-being.