Each morning, Grace walks for water, not by choice, but by necessity. Before school. After school. Sometimes until 10 p.m. No child should choose between learning and survival. Stand with Grace. Stand with Issakura. Join the fight for clean water.

With whistles blowing, cheers echoing, and footballs flying, over 500 children across Melut County in Upper Nile State kicked off celebrations for the Day of the African Child and World Refugee Day in a spirited sports festival aimed at promoting peace, resilience, and hope for a better future.

“I want to ask our leaders to make sure that our safety and well-being are always prioritised, everywhere, all the time,” says 10-year-old Patience. On this Day of the African Child, Patience reminds us that children’s protection is not negotiable.

In rural Tanzania, 12-year-old Sarah defied child marriage to pursue education. Her courage is inspiring change and proving every girl deserves to learn.

From Reader to Leader: The Power of Child Participation

This is a joint press release of World Vision, Save the Children, and Plan International about the children’s dialogue with the national leaders of South Sudan in commemoration of the Day of the African Child 2025.

A call to prioritize child protection in Lesotho through child-friendly spaces, stronger systems, and collective action to keep every child safe.