MEER faces some of the world’s most complex and protracted humanitarian crises. Shifting conflict dynamics, climate shocks, and economic deterioration continue to drive multi-layered and chronic needs. Despite the volatile context, shrinking funding and civic space, and access challenges, World Vision has maintained operational presence and scaled up humanitarian programming across the region for more than five decades.

World Vision’s localisation approach promotes locally led development and humanitarian action through equitable partnerships, shared power, and community leadership.

As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, Brenda Musamba’s story stands as a clear example of how long-term investment in a girl can transform a life and a community. Today, Brenda works as a Community Development Worker with World Vision Zambia.

While shrapnel and debris fall from the sky, families are forced to stay indoors around the clock — every aspect of their lives has been upended.

A Global Learning Brief on measuring how the enabling environments of children's groups enhances child well-being and programme outcomes.

In Torodi, Niger, where insecurity and displacement disrupt children’s lives, World Vision’s “Integrated Emergency & Recovery Assistance” project provides a safe Child-Friendly Space supporting learning, emotional recovery, and social cohesion for over 300 vulnerable children.

A cholera outbreak that began in December 2025 in the Manika Health Zone of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, has prompted a coordinated response from health authorities, community health workers, and humanitarian partners. With support from World Vision, essential medical supplies, water treatment materials, and sanitation equipment were provided to strengthen prevention, treatment, and community awareness efforts. Community health workers have played a central role in educating families about hygiene practices, water chlorination, and early referral of suspected cases. Through these combined efforts, thousands of residents in high-risk neighbourhoods have received clean water and cholera prevention messages. While the response is helping reduce transmission risks, health authorities warn that continued vigilance and community mobilisation remain essential due to ongoing population movement and the risk of the outbreak spreading to neighbouring areas.

In Nabori and Yipala, a World Vision US‑supported mechanised water system transformed life by uniting Muslim and Christian communities. Once divided by faith, families now share clean water, build trust, and collaborate for a better future,showing how water can break barriers and create peace.

In Mabalane, Mozambique, improved access to safe water is transforming lives, reducing long walks, restoring dignity, and creating new opportunities for families.