This article paints a vivid and deeply human portrait of Pacifique Musafiri, a Nutrition Officer working in the remote health zones of Luiza and Luambo in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Every day, long before sunrise, Pacifique sets out on treacherous sandy tracks where motorbikes sink and the rain erases the roads. Through powerful scenes and testimonies, the article highlights his extraordinary resilience, from battling shifting sand and dangerous slopes to reconnecting isolated communities cut off by impassable terrain. The narrative follows him as he visits villages, supports mothers’ cooking demonstrations, leads trainings, and motivates community representatives who often walk long distances to join him. His work is both physically demanding and emotionally heavy, yet he approaches each task with humility and hope.

Delivering humanitarian and development programs across Rwanda requires more than strategy and partnerships. It requires movement, often across long distances, challenging terrain, and dispersed communities. For World Vision Rwanda, vehicles are essential operational assets that enable staff to deliver programs across dispersed and often hard-to-reach communities.

In this powerful first-person account, Chantal Ilunga Kabungama, a mother, community leader, and trained Community Health Worker in Haut-Katanga, DRC, shares her frontline battle against cholera in her village of Simba. Through personal testimony and unwavering commitment, Chantal reveals how education, resilience, and grassroots health efforts can save lives even in the face of misinformation, poor infrastructure, and limited resources. Her story is not just about disease prevention, it's about hope, empowerment, and the life-saving impact of one woman’s voice in her community.

A DECADE OF DEDICATION: Aunty Neang’s Story of Nourishing Cambodia’s Future

Discover how World Vision Albania empowers girls and women, addressing gender-based violence with the help of dedicated professionals. Watch the video to learn more about their impactful efforts.

In rural Mozambique, children like 11-year-old Gabriel are leading a sanitation revolution, proving that little voices can spark big community change.

As winter hardship intensifies in Ukraine, 100% of surveyed families report extreme conditions where a lack of heat, electricity, and education is pushing children to a breaking point. This briefing outlines the urgent need for flexible funding and support to protect families from a cumulative humanitarian crisis.

"I have always been optimistic about finding ways and means to help people,’’- says Dava. She is one of us & she is a #HiddenHero.

Discover how Abdi, a child once hidden due to disability, found healing and hope through World Vision Ethiopia’s support and inclusive community change.