When schools lack clean water and safe toilets, girls pay the highest price. In Zambia, only 4% of schools have access to basic sanitation services, and over 2.5 million learners lack adequate hygiene facilities (UNICEF Zambia, National WASH in Schools Assessment, 2026).

This article tells the story of Aminata Luse, a mother of three from Biaboko, whose experience with exclusive breastfeeding transformed the health and well-being of her third child. After facing frequent illnesses with her first two children, Aminata joined an Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support group, where she learnt about the importance of the first 1,000 days and the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. The story highlights how nutrition education, community-based support and practical guidance can empower mothers to adopt healthier feeding practices and improve outcomes for their children. It also showcases World Vision’s work, with support from KOICA and the World Food Programme, to promote good infant and young child feeding practices in Luiza and Luambo health zones.

World Vision’s needs assessment examines Education in Emergencies across 5 Ukrainian oblasts, focusing on safe access, learning, and child protection amid conflict.

This World Humanitarian Day, discover how local leaders and humanitarian workers in Haiti restore dignity, hope and opportunity for children.

For years, Harona believed that success could only be found beyond Senegal's borders. "I thought the only way to build a better future was to leave," he recalled.

Shaimaa’s journey shows how practical parenting support through Makani helped her better support her son, strengthening his confidence, social skills and sense of belonging.

Discover how Gwaimaoa Community transformed from flood and water insecurity to resilience through safe water access, disaster preparedness, and community action.

Council of Ministers approves the National School Feeding Strategy, strengthening the country´s environment that supports children's learning and combat to malnutrition.

This article highlights how community nutrition dialogues supported by World Vision in Sake, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, are helping families turn knowledge into practical action. Through household vegetable gardens, mothers are improving access to nutritious foods, diversifying family meals and sharing their knowledge and harvests with others. The story demonstrates how community-led solutions can strengthen child nutrition, promote self-reliance and build hope among families affected by conflict and food insecurity.

World Vision Lesotho empowers 97 boys through a mentorship programme and hands over a Child-Friendly CGPU Office to strengthen child protection and safer reporting for children.