In Ntcheu, Malawi, women like Stella Samuel are leading the fight against climate change through agroforestry, restoring land and securing their families’ future.

This article highlights the successful efforts undertaken in Gemena, a city in DR Congo’s Sud-Ubangi province, to combat the Mpox epidemic with the support of World Vision. It describes how the training of over fifty community health workers has significantly improved early detection and response to the disease, reducing both severity and transmission. The article also underscores the vital role of protective equipment and logistical support provided by World Vision, which enhanced the capacity of the local Salongo 2 Health Center. Through quotes from head nurse Mimi Gwana, it conveys the transformation in disease management and the strengthened sense of partnership between the community and humanitarian actors. The story ultimately illustrates how informed and supported communities can become powerful agents in protecting public health.

In Muso Village, Ntcheu, farmers unite through Restore Africa to fight climate change, restore land, and build food security through agroforestry.

Felister Charles Mbavani, a mother of six from Makueni County, overcame poverty and debt through World Vision Kenya’s Sustainable Food Systems Programme. With training in financial literacy and support from a Village Saving and Loan Association, she transformed her family's future and found new hope.

In rural Tanzania, 12-year-old Sarah defied child marriage to pursue education. Her courage is inspiring change and proving every girl deserves to learn.

Due to unprecedented levels of violence, restrictions on movement and economic challenges, a major humanitarian crisis is ongoing in the West Bank. To support communities, World Vision has continued its emergency response in April and May 2025, reaching 92,000 people including 60,000 children in 7 governorates. Read our report to learn more about our response.

Families across the West Bank are facing an unprecedented crisis marked by hunger, poverty, and fear, according to a new report released today by World Vision. The Unseen Crisis highlights the worsening situation for children, revealing an almost tenfold increase in the number of families reporting that a member had gone a full day without eating since 2022. Three out of four households surveyed are now unable to cover their most essential needs, and half of the children are regularly skipping meals.  

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.

World Vision, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a sustainable effort to fight child malnutrition in Burkina Faso, empowering communities through family gardens to enhance local resilience.