Francoise, a 34-year-old mother of four from Rusizi, transformed her life from a struggling rural farmer into a successful entrepreneur through the support of World Vision Rwanda’s CORE Project, funded by SIDA. Once without savings or business knowledge, she joined a savings group, expanded her farming, and co-founded the “Berwa Munyarwanda” Cooperative, which launched a thriving wedding hall and catering business. With increased income, she also opened a grocery shop and recently took her first trip to Kigali for a business trip, showcasing her remarkable journey from poverty to prosperity. Francoise now serves as a powerful role model, proving that with the right tools and determination, real changes are possible.

Three out of four families reported better outcomes for their children, particularly in nutrition, health, and education, with over half of Syrian refugees crediting CVA for enabling continued schooling.

Myriam Nongo, 54, lives in Fungurume, DRC, where she leads the local Association of Persons with Disabilities, supporting over 50 members. A mother of four and caregiver to seven orphans, her life changed after joining World Vision’s Empowered World View training in 2023. Inspired by the program, she started a donut and chick-raising business and formed a savings group for women with disabilities to launch their own initiatives. Guided by faith and determination, Myriam now dreams of creating an educational center for children with disabilities, showing how transformation begins with courage and community.

In this insightful article, Arnold Mutombo, People & Culture Coordinator at World Vision in the DRC, shares his experience as a rural recruiter. Through five years spent in remote areas of the country, he highlights the major challenges HR professionals face: geographic isolation, insecurity, scarcity of local skills, and cultural constraints. Yet far from dwelling on the hurdles, the author also insists on the positive impact of local recruitment: community integration, empowerment, skills transfer, and socio-economic reinforcement. A compelling case for a more inclusive and strategic recruitment approach that values the often-overlooked potential of rural areas.

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.

This article highlights the official launch of a new community development programme by World Vision DRC in Nkama, in the commune of N’Sele, Kinshasa. The initiative seeks to improve living conditions for vulnerable households, with a special emphasis on children’s well-being. It outlines the programme’s multisectoral components (education, livelihoods, health and nutrition, sponsorship), and highlights the commitment of local authorities, community leaders, and residents. It also reflects World Vision’s vision, mission, and core values, and underlines the importance of co-creation with communities for sustainable development.

3 out of 4 refugee families reported that cash assistance improved their children’s well-being by meeting essential needs such as nutrition, health care, and education.