World Vision International (WVI) is committed to combating hunger and improving food security for vulnerable populations, with a strong focus on children, those most affected by food insecurity

This article highlights the progress of a school feeding programme in the Greater Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By promoting the use of locally grown, nutrient-rich crops such as cowpeas, cassava, and sweet potatoes, the initiative not only improves the nutritional quality of school meals but also strengthens community resilience and agricultural self-sufficiency. It showcases how different provinces like Kasaï Oriental, Kasaï Central, and Lomami are adapting crop choices based on local needs and market value. The article also emphasises the educational dimension of the programme and outlines how communities are taking ownership to sustain the initiative even during school holidays. Through a blend of nutrition, education, and local empowerment, the programme stands as a model for sustainable development.

Amanda Rives unpacks the root causes of the escalating food crisis, along with the consequences of shrinking aid, and urges international actors to renew their commitment to ending the hunger crisis

Three out of four families reported better outcomes for their children, particularly in nutrition, health, and education, with over half of Syrian refugees crediting CVA for enabling continued schooling.

Eleanor Monbiot, OBE, Regional Director for the Middle East and Eastern Europe at World Vision, shares how the organization’s role in Armenia is evolving as it moves toward a locally led, self-funded model.

World Vision and WFP reveal how funding cuts worsen hunger, education loss, and child protection risks for displaced families in 13 crisis-affected areas.

3 out of 4 refugee families reported that cash assistance improved their children’s well-being by meeting essential needs such as nutrition, health care, and education.

May 2025 Ukraine Crisis Response Factsheet: World Vision has reached 2,240,176 people through food, non-food items, cash assistance, protection and education interventions, livelihood, and mental health programming.

In five years, World Vision's Cash and Voucher Programming reached 9.8 million people in over 50 countries, distributing $1.5 billion to vulnerable children and families.