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.

Global health expert Michele Gaudrault highlights why supporting and paying Community Health Workers is a smart investment for stronger health systems.

This article describes how young people in Likasi, DRC, are engaging in the fight against HIV through World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach. Twenty youth and community leaders received five days of training to strengthen their role in monitoring HIV-related health services and promoting accountability. In a province where HIV prevalence among youth is 4.3%, participants learned to assess service quality, address stigma, and foster dialogue with health authorities. Supported by World Vision Korea, the initiative empowers young people like Jospin and Hadassa to become agents of change in their communities. The program illustrates how citizen participation can improve health systems and inspire a more informed, responsible generation.

Youth in Rorovana 1 turn to crab farming, building hope and climate resilience through the Lukautim Mama Graun Project.

A grandmother is forced to feed her 12-year-old granddaughter green mangoes to quieten her hunger. This is the new normal for Manesi and millions across Malawi, where a State of Disaster has been declared due to a food crisis.