In 2022, while in grade 5, Malita (not a real name) was envious of her friends who could afford various snacks like biscuits, which she could not. In many rural areas, young girls like Malita face significant challenges such as poverty, limited access to education, lack of proper health services, and exposure to risky social environments. An older boy in her community offered her biscuits, but at a cost. Malita involved herself in unsafe sexual activities with him, the provider of the biscuits, which resulted in her becoming pregnant.

World Vision Afghanistan’s situation reports, outlining activities and impact for the months of April and May 2025.

After being displaced twice, first from Syria, then from Lebanon, Khloud and her family returned to a home in Syria that was barely standing. Robbed, traumatized, and burdened by illness and debt, they found hope again through World Vision Syria Response’s emergency support, funded by Giro 555, receiving essential food and winter supplies that restored their strength and dignity.

A faith-led home in Ha Rankhelepe becomes a safe haven, transforming young lives through love, scripture, and community support.

A powerful story of youth empowerment, family restoration, and escaping poverty through farming with World Vision’s support in Lesotho.

The Celebrating Families model helped Thapelo and his wife rebuild their home into a loving, peaceful place where their children now flourish.

Discover how climate-smart agriculture transformed lives in Ha Seeiso, Lesotho—breaking poverty cycles and building resilient, food-secure families.

Read the inspiring journey of Rose Agili, a young woman in South Sudan who transforms her tailoring business through the Greater Resilience Enhanced Through Market-Based Agriculture, WASH (GREAW) project. This is how resilience-building projects empower women and girls to overcome challenges, improve livelihoods, and inspire hope in times of hardship.

the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge Project is training local activists to engage directly with communities, raising awareness and promoting behavior change.