Day of the African Child 2026: Every Child Deserves Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

To mark the Day of the African Child, hundreds of children in Ngandu, Kinshasa, took to the streets to raise awareness about the importance of safe water, hygiene, and sanitation. Organised by World Vision DRC, the event empowered children to become advocates for healthier communities while encouraging families to adopt good hygiene practices and protect water sources. The celebration highlighted the vital role children can play in driving positive change and promoting a healthier future for all.

Calls to accelerate universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for children in Africa, addressing gaps harming health, education and protection.

World Vision Ghana convened national stakeholders to advance sanitation in Ghana, as government makes sanitation a key performance measure for local government leaders.

The article emphasises that before children can learn, play, or thrive, they need access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).

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

Reaksmey’s journey from financial hardship to community leader is transforming lives by expanding access to clean water for families in rural Cambodia.

World Vision Ethiopia hosts the FMNR National Forum, bringing together partners to scale land restoration and create lasting benefits for children.

Despite escalating humanitarian needs and constrained resources, World Vision East Africa continued to deliver life-saving assistance and build resilience across the region. The FY25 Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs (HEA) Report highlights the impact of emergency response efforts in nine countries, reaching 7.5 M people, including 4M children.

World Vision Ethiopia's FMNR restoration efforts face fictional opposition from the Humbo Goats Union in a humorous story about restoring land for children.