This human-interest story highlights the inspiring transformation of Jérôme, a neighbourhood chief from the rural commune of LUIZA in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Once guided by traditional gender norms that placed the entire domestic burden on his wife, Jérôme’s perspective changed after attending a positive masculinity training organised by World Vision with support from the European Union and the World Food Programme. Motivated by the lessons he learned, Jérôme began sharing household and agricultural responsibilities, leading to improved family health, increased income, and renewed harmony in his home. His actions have since inspired other men in his community to adopt more equitable roles within their families.

The Baseline Report for the BMZ GROW ENRICH Project assesses maternal and child health in Tanzania, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement.

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

This article recounts the field visit of Patrick Saah, Integrated Programme Director of World Vision DRC, to Kwango Province from 8 to 11 July 2025. It highlights key stages of the mission: engagement with local communities, monitoring of ongoing projects (health, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and savings groups), partner discussions, and identification of operational challenges. Through powerful testimonies and quotes from the Director, the article underscores the impact of World Vision’s interventions on children and families, while emphasising the importance of community dialogue, transparency, and local ownership in building sustainable solutions.

This article sheds light on the devastating human toll of ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through the heartbreaking story of 17-year-old Anita, who lost her parents and uncle in a brutal massacre. It portrays not only her grief and despair but also the strength she draws from faith and community support. Pastor Mayani, who witnessed the tragedy, explains how training provided by World Vision has enabled him and other church leaders to offer vital psychological and spiritual care to survivors. Through initiatives such as the “Let the Children Come” project, the article highlights the importance of trauma healing, resilience building, and collective action in helping children and communities face unimaginable loss while keeping hope alive.

In Myanmar’s flood-prone Inle Lake, climate and health crises collide—but a community-led sanitation innovation offers hope for resilience.

This article is about Gloire’s story, which illustrates the impact a single wheelchair can have. In Lualaba, she is one of only two individuals recently supported through World Vision’s GIK program. This gesture transformed her life and rekindled hope. Her story calls for continued support for people living with disabilities. Behind every donation is a life changed, dignity restored, and a community inspired. And as long as children like Gloire keep dreaming upright, the work toward a more inclusive world must continue.

Angélique, a mother of eight in Kimbanseke, faced financial hardship when her husband lost his job. Through World Vision’s child sponsorship program, she received training in farming, poultry and duck raising, and saving techniques. Applying these skills, she improved her harvests, paid for her children’s education, including two who became nurses, and supported her son’s tailoring business. She now raises pigs and dreams of opening a pharmacy with her children. Grateful and empowered, Angélique says World Vision’s support transformed her family’s life.