In Ethiopia’s Somali Region, a young mother’s journey to save her daughter reveals the harsh reality of drought and child malnutrition and how life-saving treatment is helping children recover and thrive again.

This interview with Dr. Liliane Shacko, Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Manika Health Zone in Kolwezi, discusses the cholera outbreak that began in December 2025 and the response efforts underway to contain it. She explains how the outbreak started in the Mutoshi Health Area, outlines the current situation with more than 200 cases recorded, and highlights the measures taken by health authorities and partners, including the establishment of treatment centres, water chlorination points and community awareness campaigns. Dr. Shacko also addresses ongoing challenges such as high population mobility and the continued arrival of cases from neighbouring health zones. She emphasizes the critical role of partners like World Vision in supporting prevention and community engagement, while urging residents to follow hygiene measures and seek immediate medical care if symptoms appear.

In Zambezia Province, rising malaria cases threaten families like Samuel and Carolina’s, with over 311,000 cases recorded in Mocuba District in 2025 alone. Through a Global Fund–supported insecticide-treated nets campaign, led by World Vision and partners, millions of mosquito nets are being distributed across Mozambique, protecting children, supporting pregnant women, and giving families renewed hope for a healthier future.

World Vision supports vulnerable Palestinian children through protection, education, and resilience programmes, reaching 521,000 people across 200 villages.

In Somalia, 63-year-old Mohamud overcomes child malnutrition in his family, rebuilding hope through a kitchen garden supported by Grow ENRICH

In Narang, World Vision nutrition hearths equip displaced mothers with skills and local foods to prevent malnutrition and help children thrive.

New life‑saving equipment from donor generosity and World Vision Ghana transformed care at Zabzugu District Hospital, giving over 120 preterm babies a chance to survive and restoring hope to families and the community.

Over 4 million people in Malawi have been hit by hunger, with children being affected the most

This story is about Vivian, a young mother in South Sudan, and her baby Shushu who became very sick from malnutrition. After losing her husband, Vivian struggled to take care of her children. Shushu was treated with medicine but did not get better until she started receiving the Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) at a nutrition center. The story shows how RUTF helps children recover, and how many families in South Sudan face hunger and malnutrition. It also shares Vivian’s hope for her daughter’s future, even while living in very hard conditions.