In 2024, the intertwined challenges of conflict, climate change, and economic uncertainty continued to heighten vulnerability for children and families across West and Central Africa. Yet, by God’s grace and through collective action, World Vision reached more than 13.9 million people with life-saving and sustainable support. Discover our impact.

At the African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, World Vision Ethiopia showcases child-focused climate resilience, restoration, clean water, and livelihoods.

Children Climate Summit Declaration and Call to Action

NGO warns of “heartbreaking” child protection challenges, shelter shortages, and service gaps amid chaotic surge in returns

In Dogo, Niger, environmental issues are sparking action. World Vision Niger is leading efforts, with children central to change.

World Vision restores land, reduces climate risks, and builds resilience to protect children from hunger, disaster, and displacement in 69 countries.

Between January and March 2025, World Vision delivered over 58,700 services to children and families on the move across Latin America—demonstrating a sustained, child-focused, and community-driven response to an evolving migration crisis.

Discover Alpha’s inspiring journey of reconciliation in Barri Chiefdom, Sierra Leone, where World Vision’s child protection program helped reunite a mother and son through community support and education.

Fifteen-year-old Muslimo* never imagined her childhood would end this way. Once a hopeful student in Ethiopia, she now spends her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her younger siblings in a displacement camp in Doolow, Somalia. Hunger has taken the place of learning.