In 2016, a small group of community members in Nkeyema District came together with a shared goal: to improve their livelihoods and create new economic opportunities. At that time, many faced challenges such as limited access to formal financial services and insufficient resources to invest in farming or education. Recognising these struggles, World Vision Zambia introduced the Savings for Transformation (S4T) model in Kaliyangile Zone. This approach was simple yet powerful: members pool their savings to create loans, build financial resilience, and foster community development.

To rethink how to effectively address food crises and showcase how the humanitarian system can update and re-imagine itself to meaningfully contribute to reversing the trends of acute hunger and reduce needs, ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) had a side event focused on People-Driven Responses: The Effective Way to Combat Food Crises. World Vision, represented by Amanda Rives Argeñal, discussed the transformative potential of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), as a preferred modality to meet recipients’ specific needs, specifically in protracted food crises, while offering flexibility, dignity, and cost effectiveness. 

In the rural areas of Zambia, a remarkable change is taking shape thanks to the dedication of local nutrition supporters. Women like Vera Mufungulwa, 48 years old, are playing a vital role in helping mothers and children thrive by sharing practical knowledge about food. It’s not about complicated solutions, but about understanding how to make the most of what’s available right here at home.

With support from World Vision International Nepal, Langurkhola Basic Health Service Centre was declared the first Nutrition-Friendly Health Facility (NFHF) of Sindhuli.

This policy brief, Investing in the Future, presents a compelling case for expanding and increasing funding to Zambia’s School Feeding Programme as a strategic response to child hunger, malnutrition, and poor educational outcomes. Drawing on recent national and global data, the brief outlines the profound impacts of undernutrition on children's health, learning, and future prospects, particularly in rural areas. It highlights how, despite increased government allocations from K39.4 million in 2023 to a proposed K534.4 million in 2025, over 60% of eligible children still remain uncovered by the programme.

Adrian Masawa, a 26-year-old farmer in the Climate Smart and Inclusive Cocoa in Usino (CACAU) Project, is dedicated to building a brighter future in Madang Province. His journey highlights the importance of opportunities for young individuals in rural areas striving for stability and growth.

The World Vision Zambia Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan for 2026-2030, titled "Mapping the Blue Thread," outlines a comprehensive strategy to accelerate universal and equitable access to WASH services across 42 countries, with a significant focus on Zambia. The plan aims to improve health, well-being, and livelihoods by delivering adaptive WASH solutions. It emphasises deepening focus on vulnerable populations, demonstrating sustainable impact, and mobilising $1.5 billion globally, with $48 million planned for in-country investments in Zambia. This data-driven approach will enable country WASH teams to implement targeted, location-specific strategies for maximum impact and sustainability.