In Niger, subsistence agriculture is the main activity of the population, especially in rural areas. Unfortunately, many areas are subjected to dry weather conditions which make for poor harvests. Issaka, 47, a religious leader and farmer from Simiri in Tillabery region, testifies of the positive impact of the Regreening Africa project, and the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) model on the well-being of his family.

Two Community Health Workers offer their services to support more than 1,200 people in pregnant Asmaou's village. When they are limited they refer the inhabitants to the health centre of Kargui Bangou; the only health centre closest to the village which is six kilometres away. In this health centre, there is no water point and the women have to come with their containers.

Surrounded by several challenges, Asmaou is due to deliver her third child in a couple of months.

World Vision works with over 3,400 savings groups in Niger, bringing together more than 55,000 members; most of whom are women.

Supported by World Vision and like-minded partners, these groups have been able to mobilise over 850,000 US dollars, allowing them to invest in income-generating activities and thus to be able to provide for their children.

World Vision is collaborating with the Mediator of the Republic of Niger and other partners on a campaign against COVID-19, launched on 10 August 2020 at the Royal Palace of Tahoua Region. World Vision has donated supplies worth 19,000,000 FCFA (about USD 34,000) to support national efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

World Vision is concerned about the impact that the COVID-19 health crisis will have on the poorest and most vulnerable, and the risk it poses to already stretched basic social services and other pre-existing challenges. We are determined to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and reduce its impact on vulnerable children and families. Proper hand-washing can reduce the spread of COVID-19 within communities.