Clean water and sanitation transformed learning, health, and dignity for students at Ha Rannakoe Primary School in Southern Lesotho.

In the village of Katoba, challenges stemming from poor hygiene and sanitation have long affected the lives of pupils at Katoba Primary School. Limited access to clean water and inadequate sanitation facilities have made it difficult for children to stay healthy and attend school regularly. Many students resort to using unsafe water sources, which increases their risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and diarrhoea. The lack of proper toilets and handwashing facilities has also contributed to unsanitary conditions, making it hard for pupils to practice good hygiene habits both in school and at home. These issues have particularly affected girls, who often miss school during their menstrual cycles due to the absence of private, clean facilities and access to sanitary products.

Through the Sesame WASH UP! programme, pupils in Kadjabi, in the Oti Region, are embracing hygiene education.

World Vision Afghanistan’s situation reports, outlining activities and impact for the months of April and May 2025.

On World Refugee Day, World Vision Kenya stands in solidarity with refugees, highlighting the urgent need to honour their stories and uphold their rights amid a growing global displacement crisis.

World Vision Eswatini and the Governemnt of Eswatini, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly invest in expanding water coverage across 18 constituencies over the next five years.

Huda, 20, lives in isolation in rural Iraq. Disabled and in need of clean water, toilets, and medical care—her only escape is drawing and imagination.

For years, Sydney 44, a small-scale farmer in Namwala district, watched his efforts wash away with each dry season. With only a small piece of land and no reliable water source, he could barely grow enough vegetables to feed his family, let alone sell at the local market.