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.

This article highlights a powerful celebration of the Day of the African Child 2025 in Luwowoshi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Organised by World Vision and local partners, the event gathered over 900 people, most of them children, around the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” Confronted with alarming issues such as child labour, violence, and dropping out of school, children spoke out with strength and emotion. They denounced the abuses they face, shared their dreams, and urged adults to ensure their right to education, protection, and well-being. Figures such as Nestor and Alicia, both 14, carried their peers’ voices through moving advocacy messages, calling for collective mobilisation towards a safer future. In concrete response, World Vision distributed nearly 600 school kits to vulnerable children, easing their return to school. The initiative was praised by teachers, who emphasised the need for community support to combat child hardship.

World Vision Afghanistan’s health sector ensures that women like Freshta have access to the essential healthcare services they need in the areas where we operate.

Meet Nazira Abdula, a powerful voice for child nutrition in Mozambique.

Amid hardship in Gambella's refugee camps, 13-year-old Tesloach pursues education, dreams of becoming a doctor, and finds hope through school meals.

Getrude Chibwe, aged 34, has given birth to three of her four children at Nsombo Rural Health Centre. Each of those births brought very different experiences, shaped largely by the availability of water.

The Baseline Report for the BMZ GROW ENRICH Project assesses maternal and child health in Tanzania, highlighting key findings and recommendations for improvement.

World Vision Iraq, a child-focused humanitarian organization, continued its mission in FY24 by addressing critical needs across health, education, livelihoods, protection, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Operating under a sustained humanitarian response framework since 2014, the organization has transitioned toward long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts. In FY24, it impacted the lives of 156, 976 million vulnerable children and community members across Iraq, especially in conflict-affected areas. Emphasizing community empowerment, World Vision Iraq collaborated with local partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable development, while integrating peacebuilding and climate resilience strategies within its humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach.

In drought-hit Oromia, mothers like Bira are fighting to save their children from malnutrition. With treatment, her son Hassen is growing, playing, and smiling again.

Three out of four families reported better outcomes for their children, particularly in nutrition, health, and education, with over half of Syrian refugees crediting CVA for enabling continued schooling.