A mother in Dhaka's slums was forced to choose between feeding her children and educating them. Read her story of loss, guilt, and one daughter's second chance.

After surviving conflict, displacement and prolonged school closures in North Kivu, 12-year-old Kelly is now facing a new threat: Ebola. Her story highlights the resilience of children caught between war and disease, and the importance of keeping education alive during crises. Through World Vision’s Integrated Response to Emergency Education in Eastern DRC project, supported by Education Cannot Wait, thousands of children have returned to learning in safer and more supportive school environments. As fears of a new Ebola outbreak grow, Kelly’s determination to continue her education reflects both the hopes and vulnerabilities of children in eastern DRC, underscoring the urgent need to protect their right to learn and thrive.

In Cox’s Bazar, girls like Win risk losing education as poverty, insecurity, and funding cuts threaten to pull them out of school.

Thirteen-year-old Asta's journey from brick industry labour to returning to school highlights resilience, hope, and the impact of support in shaping her future.

For years, the community faced heartbreaking losses, with an average of 250 children reportedly dying from malnutrition each year.

A climate-resilient irrigation system is transforming farmers’ lives, helping communities stay on their land and secure a better future for their children.

A lesson on savings and financial management has grown into a thriving cooperative changing lives in Meheba Refugee Settlement. Refugee families in Meheba faced daily survival with no structured savings, financial planning, or path to sustainable income. Many sold goods informally, with no permanent trading space and no access to affordable credit.

Susanna once a survivor, now carries her family needs with ease

World Vision Lesotho, together with the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development, trained 30 journalists on ethical reporting and advocacy to strengthen media efforts in ending child labour and forced labour in Lesotho under the EU-funded AECFL project.

The 2025 Regional Southern Africa Child Participation Report details the impact of engaging boys and girls in decision-making at local and national levels.