In August 2025, World Vision, in close partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), delivered a three‑week Emergency Delivery Training programme, equipping 121 nurses, doctors, and midwives with the skills needed to respond to maternal and newborn emergencies.

Clean and safe water is transforming maternal health at Nambazo Health Centre in Phalombe, as World Vision Malawi’s WASH project reduces infections and improves dignity.

Amid difficult circumstances on the rooftop of a house, a child is born, away from health unities in professionals.

Traditional leaders across the Southern Province are collaborating with health partners to enhance the nutrition of pregnant women and safeguard the health of their babies. This comes at a time when maternal nutrition remains a concern. The 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey shows that anaemia affects about one in five women of reproductive age. The survey also highlights ongoing micronutrient deficiencies among women and children, especially in rural areas. Poor nutrition during pregnancy increases the risk of illness for mothers and affects a child’s growth from the very beginning. These findings show why practical solutions and strong partnerships at the community level are needed.

A childhood shaped by support, growing into a life dedicated to care and service.

Somalia remains one of the most protracted and complex humanitarian contexts globally, with over three decades of armed conflict, political fragility, and recurrent climate shocks degrading livelihoods and resilience. Cycles of insecurity, drought, and flooding—now intensified by climate change—continue to devastate communities, with children disproportionately affected (FSNAU & FEWS NET, 2025; OCHA, 2025). As of early 2025, internal displacement has surged to an estimated 3.9 million people, driven by conflict, food insecurity, and environmental disasters (IOM, 2025), placing immense strain on essential services and deepening urban fragility.

32-yearold Gloria begins experiencing labor pain. As a mother of three with her fourth on the way, she knows what to expect with childbirth, but nothing prepares her for the life-threatening experience she is about to encounter.

The UNICEF Ghana Country Representative, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, has commended World Vision Ghana for its sustained commitment to advancing child welfare and urged the organisation to continue serving as a strong advocate for children’s rights across the country.

World Vision’s outreach clinics bring women’s health education and VIA screening closer to communities, transforming lives like Leah’s in Solomon Islands.