Drawing lessons from Eswatini, this article explores how partnerships, political will, and community ownership can accelerate sustainable development and achieve lasting impact.

Around 120 stakeholders from government, civil society, development partners, and farmer groups gathered in Phnom Penh for a national policy dialogue promoting agroecology and farmer-led innovation as key pathways to sustainable and resilient food systems in Cambodia. The event showcased evidence from participatory research and generated policy recommendations to strengthen investment in agroecological transitions, enhance agricultural services, and ensure inclusive participation of women, youth, and Indigenous communities. Participants emphasized the critical role of farmers as innovators and called for stronger collaboration to integrate agroecology into national strategies.

World Vision Ethiopia hosts the FMNR National Forum, bringing together partners to scale land restoration and create lasting benefits for children.

World Vision Eswatini and the Municipal Council of Mbabane have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen efforts aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families living in urban communities.

In rural Zambia, menstrual poverty remains a significant barrier to education for thousands of girls. For many, missing up to four or five days of school every month, not because of illness or absence of will, but because of a lack of menstrual hygiene products, is simply the reality of life.

In Central Kasai, World Vision's chronic malnutrition prevention project is helping families improve child nutrition through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods. With support from KOICA and WFP, households are adopting market gardening and rabbit farming to increase access to nutritious foods, diversify diets, generate income, and build resilience. The initiative is contributing to healthier children, stronger families, and lasting community change.

The Annual Impact Report FY 2025 highlights programme results, community impact, and progress in supporting vulnerable children and families across Albania.

The ‘Every Child Has the Right to Play Safely’ initiative brought together over 200 children and youth through football, inclusive activities, and safe spaces.

World Vision Eswatini and the Esicojeni Foundation have signed a new partnership worth over SZL 1.2 million to support vulnerable children, families, youth, and schools in the Shiselweni Region through livelihoods, food security, and empowerment initiatives.

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