In Pagirinya Refugee Settlement, families face daily struggles of displacement, scarcity, and stress. The Life in Fullness Together (LIFT) programme by World Vision is reshaping parenting by focusing on community-led conversations rather than external aid.

This report highlights the progress made in various areas, guided solely by the goal of empowering children and vulnerable communities through the work of World Vision Senegal.

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.

World Vision joins global partners at CSW70 to launch calls to action on youth-led advocacy, faith leader engagement, and holistic development.

Like many households in the Meheba Refugee Settlement, Justin and Rebecca's relationship was shaped by deeply rooted cultural norms that positioned Justin as the sole decision-maker in the family. Rebecca's role was largely limited to household responsibilities, with little involvement in financial planning or decision-making.

15-year-old Martha from Isoka District once faced an uncertain future. Many days, her family survived on only one meal. School felt difficult because her parents struggled to afford uniforms, learning materials, and other school needs. Access to clean water was another challenge. Martha and her siblings often went several days without bathing because the family walked long distances to collect water from a stream shared with animals.

Faith leaders issue an open letter urging governments to tackle hunger, protect food systems, and ensure access to nutrition in a world of growing crises.

Makani Summer Camps in the West Bank provided safe spaces for children, including children with disabilities, to learn, play and receive psychosocial support.

Drawing lessons from Eswatini, this article explores how partnerships, political will, and community ownership can accelerate sustainable development and achieve lasting impact.

This inspiring article highlights how World Vision's Let the Children Come (LCC) project is transforming the lives of children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through Bible Reading Clubs. Operating in areas affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and social challenges, the initiative provides children with spiritual guidance, literacy support, and life skills through regular Bible reflection sessions. Through the personal testimonies of Bright and Christophe, readers discover how these clubs help children develop positive behaviour, strengthen their faith, learn to read, and embrace values such as obedience, forgiveness, and peacebuilding. The article also showcases the role of trained Sunday school facilitators, the distribution of thousands of Bibles and educational materials, and the integration of critical health messages, including Ebola prevention. Ultimately, the story demonstrates how Bible Reading Clubs serve as safe spaces where children can heal, learn, and grow, while calling for the expansion of this proven model to reach more vulnerable children across the region.