In the arid and semi-arid lands of Kajiado and Narok counties in Kenya, communities are reshaping how climate action is practiced — not by waiting for change, but by driving it themselves.

A training in Tete united assembly members and communities, urging leaders to make public services reflect children’s realities for a safer, fairer future.

Why meaningful child participation remains the missing force behind genuine climate action.

In Rashad, Kirkuk, children brought together by World Vision Iraq shared climate solutions, such as clean water, safe sanitation, and a healthier planet.

This article describes how young people in Likasi, DRC, are engaging in the fight against HIV through World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach. Twenty youth and community leaders received five days of training to strengthen their role in monitoring HIV-related health services and promoting accountability. In a province where HIV prevalence among youth is 4.3%, participants learned to assess service quality, address stigma, and foster dialogue with health authorities. Supported by World Vision Korea, the initiative empowers young people like Jospin and Hadassa to become agents of change in their communities. The program illustrates how citizen participation can improve health systems and inspire a more informed, responsible generation.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Field Guides are practical tools designed to help communities and individuals effectively engage in local governance and advocate for positive change. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to identify community issues, organize citizens, communicate with leaders, and hold authorities accountable.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Field Guides are practical tools designed to help communities and individuals effectively engage in local governance and advocate for positive change. These guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to identify community issues, organise citizens, communicate with leaders, and hold authorities accountable.

Prioritising localisation, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response has delivered 83.8% of 31 projects with local organisations since 2022.