Dr Eun Seok Kim says NTD elimination requires more than drugs. Lasting change comes from safer environments, engaged communities, and resilient health systems.

World Vision Rwanda operates through a strong and sustainable framework that blends long-term community sponsorship, competitive grants, and support from global and regional networks. The sponsorship model provides a reliable funding base that enables consistent investment in child well-being, stronger community systems, and long-term development outcomes. This predictable support allows the organization to plan strategically, build lasting relationships with communities, and deliver sustainable, transformational impact across its programs.

In a major stride towards improving foundational learning outcomes in Zambia, World Vision Zambia actively participated in the orientation session for Members of Parliament (MPs) on the #CATCHUP Programme at the National Assembly’s Media Centre. This pivotal event was aimed at equipping policymakers with critical information about the project, fostering ownership, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these vital educational interventions.

World Vision Ghana shares key findings from the Ghana Water Quality Study with stakeholders, highlighting evidence on lead-free water systems, improved water safety, and collaborative efforts to ensure safe drinking water across communities.

From 2026 to 2030, World Vision Eswatini is committed to empowering 395,000 of the Kingdom's most vulnerable children with the conditions they need to grow up safer, healthier and more resilient.

World Vision is implementing the Unlock Literacy Model, which aims to empower schools, parents, and communities to support children’s literacy development and to promote strong literacy habits among early grade learners both inside and outside the classroom.

This article highlights how the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge (RHCC), implemented by World Vision in partnership with PATH and Rotary, is strengthening community health in Kasaï Province, DRC. By training and equipping community health relays with skills, handwashing kits, and bicycles, the project aims to reduce child mortality caused by malaria, acute respiratory infections, and diarrhoeal diseases. Through improved access to primary health care and a reinforced network of community health sites, the initiative seeks to protect more than 221,000 children under five in some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach areas.

World Vision strengthens local civil society in Eastern Europe, empowering youth, supporting EU reforms, and promoting sustainable, locally led development.

Our plan is built on five technical priorities — Water Supply and Quality, Sanitation and Hygiene, Governance and Finance, Water Security, and Disaster Management — underpinned by digital innovation through platforms like mWater for real-time monitoring, transparency and accountability at every project site.

WVS’s child well-being priorities are closely aligned with Pillar 3: Social Development of the Somalia National Transformation Plan (NTP) and contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Efforts to improve child nutrition and reduce wasting and stunting advance SDG 2: Zero Hunger and respond to the NTP priority of improving access to and quality of nutrition and food security services. Expanding equitable, quality maternal and child healthcare supports SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, addressing the NTP’s goal of strengthening accessible healthcare systems. Finally, strengthening child protection systems and family support contributes to SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, reinforcing the NTP commitment to protect children and promote social cohesion.