Moving beyond one-off dialogues to system-level transformation, this roadmap embeds peacebuilding in to multiple programmes, anticipatory action and community resilience.

As we celebrate #WorldHumanitarianDay, Marc Nosbach, World Vision Zambia National Director, reminds us of the power of unity and compassion.

World Vision Eswatini’s beekeeping initiative in Lobamba Lomdzala, supported by the Luju Festival, is transforming lives and boosting food security.

Discover how LIFT transforms safe spaces into thriving communities—empowering children, caregivers, and schools to heal, lead, and grow together.

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.

Journée mondiale de l’aide humanitaire 2025 : World Vision appelle à la protection des humanitaires, au financement, à la sécurité et la dignité des enfants touchés par les crises en Afrique de l’Ouest et dans le monde.

In Jeexdin village, Puntland, climate change-driven droughts devastated pastoralist and farming livelihoods, displacing families and increasing reliance on food aid. Vulnerable groups, including female-headed households and IDPs, faced severe food insecurity. Through World Vision’s Joint Resilience Project, supported by WFP, families received drought-tolerant seeds, farming tools, and training. Home gardens now provide fresh produce, improved nutrition, and income, helping households like Faduma’s and Siradi’s regain dignity, self-reliance, and hope.

Matthew Pickard, Regional Leader, Southern Africa, highlights how true transformation in education and health emerges when communities lead. He urges policymakers and NGOs to listen first and invest in community-driven solutions that foster lasting change.

World Vision Iraq, a child-focused humanitarian organization, continued its mission in FY24 by addressing critical needs across health, education, livelihoods, protection, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Operating under a sustained humanitarian response framework since 2014, the organization has transitioned toward long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts. In FY24, it impacted the lives of 156, 976 million vulnerable children and community members across Iraq, especially in conflict-affected areas. Emphasizing community empowerment, World Vision Iraq collaborated with local partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable development, while integrating peacebuilding and climate resilience strategies within its humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach.