As winter hardship intensifies in Ukraine, 100% of surveyed families report extreme conditions where a lack of heat, electricity, and education is pushing children to a breaking point. This briefing outlines the urgent need for flexible funding and support to protect families from a cumulative humanitarian crisis.

Svay Ta Yean Health Center, once plagued by poor infrastructure, low patient turnout, and weak accountability, has undergone a remarkable transformation through the Implementation of the Social Accountability Framework (I-SAF). In early 2023, under the leadership of Mr. Chan Boran and with support from STAR Kampuchea, community feedback was gathered through scorecards, interface meetings, and joint action plans, sparking major improvements in service delivery, transparency, and infrastructure. Today, the health center operates 24/7, treats patients with dignity, and actively engages with the community. Monthly patient visits have tripled, and deliveries have increased significantly. Residents praise the staff’s professionalism and kindness, while management commits to sustaining progress through continuous collaboration and accountability. What was once a struggling facility is now a trusted hub of quality healthcare and citizen engagement.

On February 18, 2026, Sailung’a Health Facility in Mwinilunga District marked a major step toward improved health services. World Vision Zambia handed over a modern ablution block and water system to the facility. The new infrastructure strengthens access to safe water and sanitation for patients, mothers, children, and health workers.

In this video, World Vision’s Vice President for Water and Health highlights the transformative power of partnerships in bridging the gap between remote communities and quality healthcare. While WASH services provide the foundation for safety, strategic collaborations bring the specialised resources necessary to sustain a modern medical environment. By aligning the expertise of non-profits with the strengths of the private sector, rural health infrastructure is upgraded from basic survival centres to comprehensive medical hubs capable of delivering long-term impact.

Community Health Workers in Mozambique are strengthening local capacity to prevent diseases like malaria through training, awareness, and family health practices.

As of February 2026, World Vision has reached 2,353,016 people. 45% of the total reach are children (1,053,379 Children).

Village Health Clinics in Mposa, Malawi, are saving lives by bringing healthcare closer to mothers and children. With support from World Vision, trained Health Surveillance Assistants now provide critical care, reducing illnesses like pneumonia and diarrhea. Mothers like Hadija Biliati no longer face long journeys for treatment, and child health outcomes are improving.

In Manica Province, Mrs. Ana’s grandson Emanuel survives malaria and diarrhoea thanks to trained Polyvalent Health Agents supported by the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge Project, bringing lifesaving care closer to rural families in Mozambique.

World Vision Rwanda (WV Rwanda) presents its strategy for the period of 2026-2030. The strategy aims at holistically empowering and transforming the well-being of 2.5 million most vulnerable children. It builds upon the previous five-year strategy, which empowered over 2 million most vulnerable children.

World Vision Ghana, the Ministry of Health and GHS convene a Regional Town Hall Meeting in the Oti Region to strengthen sub-national ownership in the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases.