This report aims to highlight three crucial initiatives by World Vision Angola to contribute to addressing these food and health emergencies in the country. The actions focus especially on mitigating the impacts of drought and improving maternal and child health, aiming to alleviate food insecurity, combat malnutrition, and reduce maternal and child mortality in these highly affected communities, which have been prioritized for the implementation of these interventions.

On World Health Day, on the seventh of April, we celebrate the significant advancements in maternal and child health in Angola. The World Vision Angola, through the Mais e Melhor Saúde project, has been directly contributing to the reduction of neonatal and child mortality, with notable impact in the municipalities of Cazenga, Cacuaco, and Talatona.

World Vision Afghanistan’s health sector ensures that women like Freshta have access to the essential healthcare services they need in the areas where we operate.

Lives of children, families, and communities across Lesotho transformed through Gift-in-Kind impact boosting education, health, and child protection.

What’s the true impact of healthcare in the hardest-to-reach areas of Afghanistan? Hear firsthand from mothers and fathers who bring their children for life-saving treatment at World Vision’s clinics - supported through the DAWAM project and funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). These clinics are more than just healthcare facilities - they’re lifelines. They provide: ➡️ Vaccinations ➡️ Midwifery services ➡️ Mental health & psychosocial support ➡️ Malnutrition screenings & treatments ➡️ Primary healthcare ➡️ Delivery services Staffed by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, midwives, counselors, and health promoters, these facilities are a vital part of the community, saving lives and offering hope in areas where healthcare was not accessible.

In many communities across Zambia, expectant mothers face an uphill battle in accessing the essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Traditional antenatal care has long relied on iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements, but coverage gaps, sociocultural barriers, and adherence challenges have limited their effectiveness. This has left many pregnant and postpartum women vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, which can lead to complications such as anemia, low birth weight, and even maternal mortality.

In Misengo Village, Annie Bwalya Kapasa is a source of hope for expectant mothers. As a dedicated member of the Safe Motherhood Action Group (SMAG), Annie has been transforming maternal and child health in her community since she joined in 2015. Her journey took a significant turn in 2019 when World Vision Zambia provided her with specialized training, equipping her with the skills to support pregnant women and young mothers.

This article highlights the response to ongoing child malnutrition in Tshiyanda, where World Vision DRC has launched the Positive Deviance Hearth (PD Hearth) program, an intensive, community-based intervention focused on improving nutrition through 12-day educational sessions for caregivers and continuous support. With strong local participation and support from the Mutshatsha health zone, the program combines nutrition training, health monitoring, and income-generating initiatives to ensure sustainable improvements in child health. This initiative is part of the broader ENOUGH campaign, aiming to drive long-term behavioral change and food security.

In FY24, World Vision Eswatini integrated over $2.3M in Gifts in Kind (GIK) resources—such as school furniture, medical supplies, and bicycles—into key programmes, boosting child well-being, health, education, and community resilience across vulnerable communities.