A football tournament in Juba, South Sudan, empowers girls to learn, lead, and dream big—proving sports can build confidence and promote equality in education.

Magidu, the eldest of six children, was forced to abandon his dream of university education due to financial hardship. Despite dropping out of school, he held onto hope for a better future. In 2018, World Vision recognized his potential and sponsored his training as a motorcycle mechanic, providing tuition and starter kits. Magidu excelled in his training and went on to establish Jimex Motor Garage and Spare Parts.

Khalil A. Hamad, Technical WASH Focal Person with World Vision Iraq, says water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cannot be seen as a luxury in schools, but as the building blocks to a healthy and safe learning environment for children in Iraq.

Lalor, a remote mountaintop village on the Vietnam border, faces isolation, poor sanitation, and health risks—but a water project brings hope.

Global Health expert Michele Gaudrault argues that Community Health Workers require support, remuneration, and reasonable workloads, and that promoting this support is a smart investment for global health.

Civil society urges AU & EU to prioritise inclusive, quality education in their renewed partnership, backed by financing and equity-focused policies.

World Vision’s UNGA panel champions equity in education—transforming systems to reach marginalized children with inclusive, resilient learning.