Menstruation period was a menace for girls like the 16-year-old Cynthia, who relieves the ordeal of missing school every single week of the month. Cynthia, a grade eight at Chipapa Primary School, explains that girls who reach the menstrual age like her face the challenge of finding sanitary pads adding that in most cases they would just avoid school and stay home until menstruation is over.

Esther, 13, is one of the children in Chongwe District, Zambia, who has greatly benefited from World Vision’s IMPACT+ programme, implemented at her school. The IMPACT+ programme is designed to nurture competent and compassionate agents of change, young people who are motivated, skilled, and equipped with strong values to positively impact their communities.

In a major boost to healthcare and education services in Western Province, World Vision Zambia, through its Agriculture, Nutrition, Education and Water (ANEW) Project, has officially handed over newly constructed infrastructure to the Nkeyema District community. The handover ceremony, held in collaboration with the government and local stakeholders, marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations in the region.

World Vision Iraq, with funding from a private donor, has supported 211 children in six schools to access Catch-Up Classes and rehabilitated washing facilities in six schools. In addition, the team on the ground has emphasised the importance of handwashing and maintaining a clean environment. This year, 2,455 children (1,201 boys and 1,254 girls). participated in hygiene awareness-raising activities.

Discover how Mimi, a mother from Nyagga Village in South Sudan, improved her life through savings and small business training. With help from the GREAN project, Mimi now earns income, supports her family, and shows how community efforts can bring hope and change.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance-covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Welcome to Our 2024 Annual Report In 2024, World Vision Rwanda continued its commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their communities. Through impactful interventions in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Resilience and Livelihoods, Child Protection, and Education, we reached thousands across the country with life-changing support. Education remained at the heart of our efforts, with more than 939,700 children benefiting from our Unlock Literacy and Learning Roots programs,gaining essential reading skills and school readiness to thrive in their learning journey. Beyond education, we expanded our reach,bringing clean water to communities, empowering families through financial inclusion, and strengthening resilience and livelihoods. None of these achievements would be possible without the invaluable partnerships we share with the Government of Rwanda, donors, faith leaders, and the communities we serve. Explore the full report to dive deeper into the stories, data, and impact behind these milestones.