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.

President Daniel Chapo, of Mozambique, has pledged to work towards ensuring more children can benefit from school meals across the country.

World Vision International convened global leaders, including Ghana’s First Lady Lordina Mahama, at the UN General Assembly for the Annual Prayer Service for Children, uniting faith, hope, and action to protect the world’s most vulnerable children.

First Lady of Mozambique, Gueta Chapo, joined World Vision International President Andrew Morley and other global leaders in a powerful moment of prayer for the world’s most vulnerable children during the 80th United Nations General Assemmbly.

World Vision welcomes the adoption of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, a vital step forward in safeguarding those who risk everything to serve communities in crisis and protect humanitarian access.

Girls worldwide face unequal progress in education, safety, and rights. This report reveals their hopes, struggles, and the urgent need for global action.

Faiza Hassane, 15, lives in Guilladjé, Niger. Coming from a very poor family, she recounts the difficulties she experienced before World Vision arrived: food insecurity, lack of healthcare, school supplies, and her mother Zeinabou's economic dependence. The introduction of community savings groups was a turning point. Zeinabou, who became president of the "Wafakey 4" group, received training in cassava processing and a loan of 10,000 CFA francs. Thanks to her hard work, she launched a business processing cassava into gari, tapioca, and gum, reinforced by a modern kit donated by World Vision. Today, she is self-sufficient, trains other women, and participates in fairs. Faiza expresses her pride and gratitude to World Vision for giving her family hope.

As world leaders convene for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, debates on peace, development, and human rights are unfolding in real time.