Through a project, World Vision is supporting the creation of safe play areas in villages affected by the current crisis, allowing children to play, hope and heal.

Over the past five years, more than 22 million meals (22,667,173) have been served to over 93,000 primary school students in the districts of Muecate and Nacarôa, Nampula Province. This initiative aimed to improve school attendance, combat hunger, and prevent malnutrition among children.

This article highlights the major cholera outbreak that struck Likasi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in January 2025, severely impacting densely populated neighborhoods with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. With over 700 confirmed cases and several deaths across multiple health zones, World Vision led a rapid emergency response in coordination with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, and local partners. The article details key interventions such as hygiene awareness campaigns reaching over 54,000 people, household disinfections, training of teachers and community health workers, and the distribution of chlorinated water and sanitation supplies. It also shows how these efforts helped contain the epidemic and strengthen long-term community resilience.

Success Story

A story on how WV Malawi modernized the 8.5-hectare Lalanje Irrigation Scheme which empowers farmers to get two to three harvests yearly despite dry spells. The scheme supports the livelihoods of 40 households in its vicinity, contributes to child nutrition in surrounding villages.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

One year after the UN Secretary-General outlined the “resoundingly grim” state of civilian protection, the situation continues to deteriorate. 21 NGOs call for urgent action by the UN Security Council and UN Member States to strengthen accountability and ensure robust implementation of protection mandates.