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How DAWAM is changing lives for at-risk communities

The emphasis on localisation in Afghanistan has been key to making a difference on the ground.

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Three times uprooted: Nataliia’s story of survival in war-torn Ukraine

Nataliia returned to Ukraine with "no home, no job, no plan—just my two kids and the clothes on our backs." She found hope and support in a Halfway House.

Anna and her son Danylo at Halfway House in Kyiv

Why Integrated Support Matters in Ukraine — Through Anna’s Eyes

Amid the conflict, Anna raises her baby without a family. A social apartment and comprehensive services have given her the hope she needs.

Feed Our Right to Learn: Open Letter From Lebanon's Child Researchers

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Feed Our Right to Learn: Open Letter from Lebanon's Child Researchers

In Tripoli, Lebanon, young student researchers raise their voices to share what it means to learn on an empty stomach. Without a national school feeding...

Stack of colorful woolen clothes including jerseys, hats, socks, and scarves, prepared for distribution to children under five in Tuke Village.

Small Gifts, Great Impact: Bringing Warmth and Hygiene to Lesotho’s Children Under Five through World Vision’s Gift-in-Kind Programme

World Vision’s Gift-in-Kind Programme brings warmth, dignity, and hope to children under five in Lesotho through warm clothing and hygiene support.

Born in Crises: Rahmatullah’s Story

Rahmatullah came into the world in August 2021—amid a time of deep uncertainty. Now four years old, his life has been shaped by relentless challenges...

Tamala And Ethel’s Fight For Breastfeeding Amidst Climate Change

Ethel and Tamala are breastfeeding mothers from Salima, Malawi, whose crops failed due to a February 2025 dry spell, leaving them food insecure and...

Village Clinic Transformed Child Health in Mtambwa

World Vision with support from World Vision USA constructed a village clinic and a house for Health Surveillance Officer. Women are no longer walking long...

Herat’s Earthquake Survivors Have One Lifeline: Mobile Healthcare

What happens when a mother can’t reach a doctor—and her children are sick in her arms? In remote villages of Herat Province, Afghanistan, families are...

Can We Afford to Walk Away? How the FRAMES Project Saved Lives in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, millions face the daily realities of drought, hunger, and displacement. The FRAMES Consortium offered a powerful response, reaching over...

Health & Nutrtion

An Innovation That Helps Mothers Combat Child Malnutrition

World Vision introduced an innovative solution in Dawlatyar that empower mothers to combat child malnutrition. This innovation is Food Demonstration...

A New Wheelchair, A New Chapter: How 15-year-old Chancy Is Thriving in School

Meet Chancy, a 15-year-old boy with hydrocephalus who found new hope and independence through World Vision's Able to Thrive project.

Deborah Can Now Run: A Malawi Girl’s Journey from Clubfoot to Confidence

Meet Deborah, a 10 year old girl who underwent life-changing surgery for rickets through Able to Thrive Project and is now thriving.

Community-led Complementary Feeding Lessons and Sessions reducing malnutrition in Chamba.

CFLS in Chamba are boosting child nutrition as women learn to prepare healthy, balanced meals for their children

The importance of sustained engagement for Afghanistan’s children

Johan Eldebo, Senior Adviser for Strategic Partnerships and Fragile Contexts at World Vision Nordics, shares personal reflections from a recent field visit...

The power of Nutrition clubs in beating malnutrition

Against All Odds: Fraternal Twins Rise from Malnutrition and Become Symbols of Hope

Fraternal twins overcome severe malnutrition through love, community support, and nutrition, emerging as symbols of resilience and hope.

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Hope in the Hills: How Community Health Workers Are Saving Lives in Afghanistan

To empower communities over their challenges in health sector, World Vision train and equip Community Health Workers (CHWs) who serve their communities...

Herat, Afghanistan: Inside World Vision's Integrated Earthquake Relief Efforts

In Herat, western Afghanistan, the devastation of the 2023 earthquake is still visible — but so is the resilience of the people. World Vision’s integrated...

Access to healthcare

Lifesaving Care Reaches Families in Faryab

Parents, like Rozoqullah, in a remote village of Faryab once faced long and difficult journeys to access healthcare—especially for their malnourished...

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Beyond the Last Road: Delivering Life Saving Aid in Remote Afghanistan

The mountains are steep. The roads are broken. Every turn could mean another delay – or worse. What does it take to deliver life-saving aid in some of the...

Access to healthcare

Health clinics offering lifesaving services

What’s the true impact of healthcare in the hardest-to-reach areas of Afghanistan? Hear firsthand from mothers and fathers who bring their children for...

Gemena health center receiving equipment

DR Congo: Gemena’s Fight Against Mpox Becomes a Model of Success

This article shows how World Vision, in its response to Mpox, intensified awareness-raising activities and supported health facilities with appropriate...

Every day is World Children's Day - World Vision West Africa

In this video, children from different countries of West Africa talk about some of their rights for World Children's day.

Maternal & newborn health

World Vision helps reduce maternal mortality in Afghanistan through integrated midwifery services

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...