Moving beyond one-off dialogues to system-level transformation, this roadmap embeds peacebuilding in to multiple programmes, anticipatory action and community resilience.

In the commune of Dogo (Zinder region, Niger), World Vision Niger is leading an environmental campaign by actively involving children. They participate in ecological training, the planting of nearly 1,000 trees, sanitation campaigns, and advocacy efforts with authorities. Their commitment was highlighted during National Tree Day, in the presence of the country's senior officials. This initiative demonstrates that children can be key agents of change for a greener future.

We must end the perception that school meals are a secondary, “nice-to-have” intervention.

Md Mofizur Rahman, the Deputy Response Director – Rohingya Response for World Vision Bangladesh, highlights how the response is pioneering a green humanitarian model by turning waste into resources—composting food scraps, recycling plastics, and using solar-powered water systems. He also emphasises the need for such solutions not only to improve health and livelihoods but also to offer a scalable blueprint for sustainable aid worldwide.

At World Vision, we believe every child has a right to education and that education can protect and support children affected by crises. Our framework focuses on providing inclusive, quality education during emergencies by integrating protection, health, and other services to help children learn, recover, and build resilience – especially for vulnerable and displaced children.

World Vision Senegal's quarterly newsletter, January to March 2025.

Particularly, children and adolescents already vulnerable to violence, displacement, climate change, and poverty, are at increased risk of psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.

World Vision Senegal's quarterly newsletter, January to March 2025.

Asuntha Charles, a Humanitarian Response Director, reflects on the resilience of local women, especially in the crisis zones, who are often overlooked leaders due to systemic marginalisation. She also lays emphasis on the need for humanitarian efforts to prioritise women in leadership, fund grassroots initiatives and embed gender equality at every level.

In 2024, the intertwined challenges of conflict, climate change, and economic uncertainty continued to heighten vulnerability for children and families across West and Central Africa. Yet, by God’s grace and through collective action, World Vision reached more than 13.9 million people with life-saving and sustainable support. Discover our impact.