For years, Mphande Primary School in Chipapa Community stood as a symbol of the challenges facing rural schools across Zambia. Overcrowded classrooms forced learners outdoors under trees, teachers worked under difficult conditions, and limited access to technology left pupils to wonder what digital learning looked like. Today, that story has changed, and a new chapter of opportunity has opened for nearly 500 children.

Through dialogue and youth leadership, conflict-affected communities in Metuge, Mozambique are overcoming mistrust to build a shared, peaceful future.

Dans le calme du village de Taïf Thiékène, niché au cœur de la région de Kaffrine, deux enfances ont longtemps avancé à contre-courant. Boubacar, sept ans, et sa sœur Mariama, quinze ans, ont grandi sous le poids du handicap, mais aussi sous celui, plus lourd encore, du regard des autres.

Highlights rising risks for refugees, especially children, including limited services, disrupted learning and protection concerns, urging urgent coordinated action.

In the West Bank, Lina found safety in her room until the EASE programme helped her and her mother rebuild trust and connection.

Fatima’s journey shows how poultry farming and a kitchen garden helped sustain her family, improve her children's nutrition, and build resilience.

The 2025 Regional South Asia & Pacific Child Participation Report details the impact of engaging boys and girls in decision-making at local and national levels.

World Vision is deeply concerned for the well-being of children and their families affected by the earthquake: Children are among the most affected, facing increased risks, loss of learning, and urgent protection needs. World Vision is providing life-saving relief assistance to the children and the families affected by the earthquake. We aim to support 500,000 people, including 85,057 boys and 86,902 girls, through both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

World Vision Lesotho is empowering families in Mokhotlong to transform locally available rosehip into sustainable businesses, improving livelihoods and helping end child hunger.

The Executive Briefing Summary Report provides high-level insight on child participation from 61 World Vision countries across the globe, summarising emerging trends and child participation practices at local and national levels.