Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

World Vision Afghanistan delivered lifesaving health, nutrition, WASH, and livelihood support amid drought, disasters and rising humanitarian needs.

As of October 2025, World Vision has reached 2,289,529 people - of which 1,037,039 are children - in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and Georgia.

Why investing in children is the smartest path toward growth, jobs and a more resilient planet and why despite the challenges, she left the meetings feeling more optimistic than discouraged.

In today’s world where millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary Njeri, Global School Meals Director, puts a spotlight on school meal programmes—costing less than a cup of coffee per child—that are transforming lives and boosting learning worldwide. With proven impact and high returns, Mary urges governments, donors to make school meals a global priority so no child is left behind.

In fragile and conflict-affected settings, children and women often bear the brunt of overlapping crises: hunger, poverty, and violence collide to create unimaginable hardship.

World Vision International Sierra Leone’s 4th Quarter 2025 Newsletter highlights inspiring stories of transformation, community impact, leadership transition, WASH and child sponsorship success as well as digital learning progress.

In Kigando B LC1, Mulagi Sub-county, the Agali-Awamu Saving Group stands as a powerful example of how unity and discipline can transform lives. Founded in 2014 by 13 neighbors with a shared vision of financial stability, the group has grown to 30 members—men and women who meet weekly to save, borrow, and share resources. Operating on a simple model of regular savings and responsible borrowing, the group has achieved remarkable milestones, including pooling 30 million Uganda shillings last year, which was distributed among members to significantly boost their livelihoods. With guidance and training from World Vision, members learned financial management, record-keeping, and transparent practices that strengthened trust and cohesion.

World Vision’s CHW Census 2025 report highlights feedback from 43 field offices on nearly 200,000 CHWs worldwide.

This article highlights the impact of the Nexus Accelerator Fund in combating child malnutrition in the health zones of Binza and Nyemba in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It documents how the project, formerly known as Childhood Rescue, has saved thousands of children since 2020 by combining life-saving treatment with community-based prevention. Through testimonies from health workers and concrete data from 2025, the article showcases the programme’s achievements, including improved recovery rates and strengthened community engagement. It illustrates how World Vision’s integrated approach provides critical support to vulnerable children, offering them not only care but also renewed hope and a path toward a healthier future.