Over 500,000 people remain in urgent need following the March 28 7.7 quake . World Vision has reached over 343,000 people - 108,000 of them children - but funding shortfalls, escalating conflict and monsoon threats demand renewed international attention.

Cholera outbreak in the DRC claims 364 lives amid severe funding cuts. World Vision urges urgent donor action to scale up life-saving WASH and health interventions as the crisis worsens.

World Vision Ghana and the World Vision African Union Liaison Office met with Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to reinforce shared commitment to gender equality and child protection in the country.

Three months have passed since the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025, yet humanitarian conditions remain critical. Early rains have further deteriorated the living situation for many children and families still residing in makeshift shelters, struggling to rebuild their lives. Access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and protection services, particularly for those displaced in Mandalay and Sagaing, remains dire. The earthquake compounds an already dire humanitarian situation where nearly 20 million people already needed humanitarian assistance across the country due to prolonged conflict, recurring natural disasters and economic collapse.

This powerful firsthand account follows Angèle Kayinda Mununga, a 29-year-old mother of seven and Community Health Worker in Fungurume, Democratic Republic of Congo. After contracting and surviving cholera, Angèle transformed her ordeal into a renewed mission to protect her community. She shares how she overcame illness, stigma, and despair to become a leader in public health education, water sanitation, and household disinfection efforts in a high-risk area. Her story is a testament to resilience, community solidarity, and the vital role of grassroots health workers in the fight against preventable diseases. A call to action for women, frontline workers, and policymakers alike.

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.

Ruth’s story is a powerful example of how a little support can go a long way. She’s just 13 years old, living in the quiet village of Chibombo district in Zambia. Life was tough for her and her family before World Vision’s interventions in her community.

In this powerful first-person account, Chantal Ilunga Kabungama, a mother, community leader, and trained Community Health Worker in Haut-Katanga, DRC, shares her frontline battle against cholera in her village of Simba. Through personal testimony and unwavering commitment, Chantal reveals how education, resilience, and grassroots health efforts can save lives even in the face of misinformation, poor infrastructure, and limited resources. Her story is not just about disease prevention, it's about hope, empowerment, and the life-saving impact of one woman’s voice in her community.