In many rural parts of Zambia, schools struggle just to get enough water. This causes big problems like poor sanitation, hygiene issues, and limited chances for farming or other activities that could help students and their communities. That is how things used to be at Kasamba Secondary School in Zambia.

Gerta was worried because her son wasn't speaking at all. Speech therapy turned Eljani into an expressive boy who likes to socialise more.

Dr Kathryn Kraft, Global Research Technical Director, provides insight about how Faith-based intangibles—like spiritual resilience, moral authority, and empathy—are powerful yet often overlooked drivers of peacebuilding. She reflects on how integrating these unseen forces into humanitarian programming can deepen impact and foster more authentic, community-rooted change, especially in humanitarian responses.

Community-led advocacy - supported by World Vision - led to the hiring of new teachers and improved classroom conditions. This story highlights how local voices and collective action are transforming education for underserved children.

Nalukwale Community School, which once struggled with dilapidated infrastructure, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Thanks to the Community Voice & Action (CVA) accountability approach implemented by World Vision Zambia in partnership with the Education Above All Foundation’s Educate A Child programme and the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), the Nalukwale community has been empowered with skills through training in the CVA model to monitor the standards of services provided. This has enabled them to advocate effectively for quality service delivery and accountability from the government.

Discover how Gift-in-Kind soaps and Sato taps are transforming hygiene, health, and lives in Ha-Senkoase, Lesotho.

Since July 2024, floods in Niger have affected more than one million people, causing loss of life and the destruction of homes, fields, and livestock. In the Tahoua region, World Vision has provided critical assistance to those affected by the floods by distributing non-food item (NFI) kits and cash assistance. These interventions have enabled families to feed themselves, rebuild their homes, and strengthen their resilience to future disasters. Testimonies from beneficiaries illustrate the tangible impact this assistance has had on their daily lives.

Lake Bob in DRC's Lualaba province has dried up due to climate change and mining, forcing families like Tshilombo's to struggle for water and livelihoods.

At World Vision, we believe every child has a right to education and that education can protect and support children affected by crises. Our framework focuses on providing inclusive, quality education during emergencies by integrating protection, health, and other services to help children learn, recover, and build resilience – especially for vulnerable and displaced children.