A reflection on the post-COP30 landscape and why the implementation narrative still falls short for the world’s most vulnerable.

Matthew Pickard, Regional Director for World Vision Southern Africa, reflects on Mozambique’s powerful example of post-conflict recovery and resilience. Drawing from personal experience in Niassa Province after the civil war, he emphasises that peace is not solely the product of political agreements—it is built and sustained by communities. Yet, Mozambique’s peace remains fragile. In Cabo Delgado, ongoing insurgency has displaced over 50,000 people since early 2024. He reaffirms that Mozambique’s story underscores a critical development truth: sustainable peace is people-powered. When local leadership, civil society, and governments collaborate, transformation is not only possible—it’s inevitable.

World Vision has announced an ambitious US$500 million plan to protect children living in the Amazonian communities facing the escalating impacts of the climate crisis.

Thousands displaced in Haiti’s Central Plateau face inhumane conditions. World Vision urges global action to restore dignity, safety, and hope.

World Vision Zimbabwe is calling on all partners and stakeholders to join hands in the construction of a one-stop resource centre for children with disabilities in Buhera District.

Behind every box is a story of survival. Here’s how World Vision ensures those boxes reach families when it matters most.

Flavia grew up in a family of seven where school fees and basic needs were often out of reach. World Vision’s support—providing school supplies, fees, and encouragement—kept her in class and nurtured her dream of becoming a midwife. Even when financial challenges threatened her university studies, World Vision stepped in again, enabling her to graduate. Today, Flavia serves at the district hospital and in community outreaches, caring for mothers and children through antenatal services, immunisation, and health education.

In Kigando B LC1, Mulagi Sub-county, the Agali-Awamu Saving Group stands as a powerful example of how unity and discipline can transform lives. Founded in 2014 by 13 neighbors with a shared vision of financial stability, the group has grown to 30 members—men and women who meet weekly to save, borrow, and share resources. Operating on a simple model of regular savings and responsible borrowing, the group has achieved remarkable milestones, including pooling 30 million Uganda shillings last year, which was distributed among members to significantly boost their livelihoods. With guidance and training from World Vision, members learned financial management, record-keeping, and transparent practices that strengthened trust and cohesion.

In a powerful show of partnership and shared vision, World Vision Eswatini’s National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Marc A. Weinstock, at the Embassy offices in Ezulwini. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at uplifting communities across Eswatini.