The land that saved us

Early intervention and community care were crucial in saving young Délcio from severe malnutrition after a bout of malaria in northern Mozambique. A timely referral from a community volunteer to a World Vision-supported health committee connected his mother with vital nutrition education. Empowered with new knowledge, she transformed his diet, leading to his full recovery.

A new Integrated Support Centre (CAI) in Murrupula, Mozambique, centralizes essential services for gender-based violence survivors. This initiative streamlines access to health, legal, and social support, overcoming the challenges of a fragmented previous system. The CAI is a collaborative project between the government and organizations, aiming to improve survivor support and address GBV. While acknowledging ongoing prevention efforts and some reported decrease in cases, the centre responds to the continued reality of violence. This unified approach is designed for sustainability and better care for survivors.

In northern Mozambique, 15-year-old Esmilda is using her voice through World Vision’s Children’s Parliament to fight early marriage and empower her peers—showing how child-led advocacy is transforming lives and protecting girls’ futures.

Meet Augusta, a true example of community dedication in Moatize, Tete. Through her tireless work, she’s raising awareness, mobilizing neighbors, and inspiring change—one conversation at a time.

Judenie, a five-year-old girl, and her mother, Wista, 42, were obliged to flee from a sudden attack by a gang on Monday, 31 March 2025, that totally destroyed her community. Wista explains how she lost everything despite her vulnerable life before this attack, which heavily armed men carried out. Today, Judenie and her mother stay in a school transformed into a refugee center, waiting for psychological and humanitarian support.

This article shows how, in Lualaba Province in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Maisha and Mutshatsha 1 health zones are responding to a severe nutritional crisis affecting children's futures. A recent survey revealed a worrying number of severe malnutrition cases, highlighting the extent of challenges linked to poverty, infrastructure gaps, food insecurity, and limited access to balanced diets. In response, innovative community-led initiatives like the “Positive Deviance Hearth” program have been launched. This approach relies on local mobilization and the active involvement of families and community committees to build capacity in nutrition, health, and hygiene. The program goes beyond emergency response, offering a sustainable approach to combating malnutrition, supported by training, regular family support, and careful resource management. Despite obstacles such as limited funding or cultural resistance, the commitment of local actors, institutional partners, and community leaders is driving tangible change. The initiative is part of a broader movement led by World Vision DRC through the ENOUGH campaign, which aims to fundamentally transform nutritional practices in vulnerable areas. Through this collective action, the goal is clear: to secure a healthier future for the children of Lualaba.

Climate change, violence, and hunger are trapping vulnerable children in poverty. This report explores their intersection and the urgent need for action.

This article tells the compelling story of Choisie, a devoted nurse in the Salongo 2 Health Area of Gemena, Sud-Ubangi province, who contracted Mpox while caring for patients without adequate protective gear. Her battle with the disease highlights the vulnerability of frontline healthcare workers in underserved areas. The piece also showcases the transformative impact of World Vision’s intervention, providing training and essential protective equipment, which allowed Choisie and her colleagues to return to work safely. Through Choisie’s journey, the article emphasizes the vital importance of protecting healthcare workers to ensure the health and resilience of entire communities.

This article shows how World Vision, in its response to Mpox, intensified awareness-raising activities and supported health facilities with appropriate equipment at a time when cases of the disease were still being reported. Today, health workers can intervene and stop the spread within the Gemena community. Awareness efforts are ongoing, and the community is actively involved to ensure that Mpox cases are completely reduced.