Food hygiene is critical to health, with 600 million people falling ill annually due to contaminated food. Children under five bear 40% of the burden, with 125,000 deaths each year.

Milca's family overcome hunger and hardships through farming skills and mindset change, gaining food security, income and renewed hope.

Nurturing Change: Edew’s Journey to Raising Healthier Children

Ethel and Tamala are breastfeeding mothers from Salima, Malawi, whose crops failed due to a February 2025 dry spell, leaving them food insecure and ultimately affecting their breastfeeding. With exclusive breastfeeding rates declining in Malawi (from 70% in 2013/14 to 61% in 2019/20), World Vision is providing support through counselling and nutrition programs to promote exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers.

À Ouallam, région de Tillabéri, les déplacés internes et réfugiés maliens font face à de nombreuses difficultés, mais bénéficient d’une forte solidarité locale. Grâce à l’appui de World Vision, un site maraîcher de 8 hectares a été mis en place, permettant aux bénéficiaires, notamment les femmes, de produire des légumes, améliorer leur alimentation et générer des revenus. Cette initiative a renforcé leur autonomie, leur résilience et leur dignité, illustrant comment l’agriculture peut être un levier puissant de développement et d’espoir.