What if, for once, adults stopped talking about children and actually listened to us?

In Rwanda, children are leading research to improve school meal programmes through World Vision’s ENOUGH campaign. Their voices reveal challenges and hopes for nutritious meals that support learning and well-being.

Nurturing Change: Edew’s Journey to Raising Healthier Children

At just 13 years old, Engel’s world is full of possibilities. Living in a small village in Mangwe District, she shares a loving home with her grandmother, Ncedani—a warm and hardworking woman who affectionately calls her 'Poppy.'

Win Win Phyu is the Director and co-founder of Swan In Thit, a woman-led local civil society organisation based in Kayah State, Myanmar. A dedicated grassroots leader, she champions gender equality, child protection, education, and sustainable livelihoods. As a mother of six children and long-time community advocate, Win Win Phyu draws strength from her personal journey and her father’s legacy of service. Through Swan In Thit, she works to challenge harmful traditions, support survivors of gender-based violence, and build leadership among rural women who are too often excluded from decision-making spaces. In the face of political and economic adversity, Win Win Phyu remains a powerful voice for inclusion, resilience, and justice—leading change from the heart.

A disability Project impact stories

This article sheds light on the devastating human toll of ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through the heartbreaking story of 17-year-old Anita, who lost her parents and uncle in a brutal massacre. It portrays not only her grief and despair but also the strength she draws from faith and community support. Pastor Mayani, who witnessed the tragedy, explains how training provided by World Vision has enabled him and other church leaders to offer vital psychological and spiritual care to survivors. Through initiatives such as the “Let the Children Come” project, the article highlights the importance of trauma healing, resilience building, and collective action in helping children and communities face unimaginable loss while keeping hope alive.