A few months ago, as World Vision Zambia Board Chairperson, I, Mabel Mung'omba, visited Situnga Primary School and saw children learning without basic infrastructure. Together, we broke ground to restore dignity to their classrooms, because no child deserves to sit in such conditions.

Every day, children carry their own seat in the form of a stool to school alongside their books at Situnga Primary School in Western Province. The extra weight drains their energy before lessons begin, leaving little strength for focus and learning.

Every morning, Akapelwa carries a stool to school alongside his books at Situnga Primary School in Western Province. The extra weight drains his energy before lessons even begin, leaving little strength left for focus and learning.

Discover how John Solo’s story of resilience thrives through World Vision’s S4T program, uplifting rural communities and building brighter futures for children in Solomon Islands.

Children of Situnga Primary School in Senanga District, Western Province, walk to school each day carrying more than books. They carry resilience, courage and a quiet determination to learn, even when learning conditions fail them.

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Gidobada Elementary School in Rigo District, Papua New Guinea, reflects resilience and commitment to education despite decades of minimal resources and support. Senior teacher Huau Sere Raka, once a student, continues to teach multi-grade classes alongside Head Teacher Daisy Lega, ensuring every child’s right to learn. Established in 1997, the school struggled with poor infrastructure until 2025, when the Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE), supported by World Vision and the PNG-Australia Partnership, delivered vital upgrades through AQEFA funding. Renovated classrooms, improved facilities, and essential materials transformed learning conditions, boosted attendance, and restored pride among students and teachers. PIE also strengthened teacher capacity and inclusive practices across Central Province, supporting hundreds of schools, including those in remote areas. With renewed hope, Gidobada now looks toward future developments, including a library. The school’s journey highlights how targeted support can revive communities, strengthen education systems, and empower local teachers to shape a better future for children, families, and long-term community development outcomes success.

After developing severe acute malnutrition, six-year-old Rebecca's life was transformed through World Vision's integrated nutrition programme in Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Combining early community screening, life-saving treatment, Positive Deviance Hearth nutrition education, and livelihood support for her family, Rebecca recovered, returned to school, and now dreams of becoming a teacher. Her story demonstrates how integrated community-based interventions are helping families prevent malnutrition and giving children the opportunity to thrive.

A mother in Dhaka's slums was forced to choose between feeding her children and educating them. Read her story of loss, guilt, and one daughter's second chance.