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.

World Vision Ethiopia helps families take early action to reduce disaster losses, protect livelihoods, and build resilience for children in Ethiopia's drought-prone areas.

In the commune of Dogo (Zinder region, Niger), World Vision Niger has launched a series of environmental initiatives actively involving children. These actions include ecological training, tree planting, awareness campaigns against plastic bags, and sanitation activities. The children also led advocacy efforts with regional authorities and participated in National Tree Day alongside the country's highest authorities. Their commitment illustrates the central role that young people can play in protecting the environment.

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.

In the commune of Dogo (Zinder region, Niger), World Vision Niger is leading an environmental campaign by actively involving children. They participate in ecological training, the planting of nearly 1,000 trees, sanitation campaigns, and advocacy efforts with authorities. Their commitment was highlighted during National Tree Day, in the presence of the country's senior officials. This initiative demonstrates that children can be key agents of change for a greener future.

World Vision Ethiopia combats deforestation and water scarcity with FMNR and climate-smart solutions, restoring land and improving children’s lives.

Social accountability is reshaping cities like Dhaka and Bamako—empowering communities to demand better services and build more inclusive urban futures.

In Bamako, CVA mobilises citizens to improve health, education, and sanitation—boosting civic engagement and service delivery in dense urban areas.

In Dhaka’s Mirpur, CVA empowers youth to engage police, creating child-friendly help desks and driving policy change for safer, inclusive urban communities.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is a transformative approach that empowers communities to actively participate in their development, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. Through the CVA model, community members identify their pressing issues, engage with duty bearers such as government officials and service providers, and work collaboratively to find sustainable solutions. This process ensures that development efforts are community-driven, lasting, and truly responsive to local needs.