Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Planting Seeds of Faith and Peace: Inside the Bible Reading Clubs in Eastern DR Congo

This inspiring article highlights how World Vision's Let the Children Come (LCC) project is transforming the lives of children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through Bible Reading Clubs. Operating in areas affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and social challenges, the initiative provides children with spiritual guidance, literacy support, and life skills through regular Bible reflection sessions. Through the personal testimonies of Bright and Christophe, readers discover how these clubs help children develop positive behaviour, strengthen their faith, learn to read, and embrace values such as obedience, forgiveness, and peacebuilding. The article also showcases the role of trained Sunday school facilitators, the distribution of thousands of Bibles and educational materials, and the integration of critical health messages, including Ebola prevention. Ultimately, the story demonstrates how Bible Reading Clubs serve as safe spaces where children can heal, learn, and grow, while calling for the expansion of this proven model to reach more vulnerable children across the region.

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Planting Seeds of Faith and Peace: Inside the Bible Reading Clubs in Eastern DR Congo

This inspiring article highlights how World Vision's Let the Children Come (LCC) project is transforming the lives of children in eastern Democratic...

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Faith and development builds bridges between divided families in Tonj North County

This feature story highlights how Faith and Development is building peace in Tonj North County through the leadership of Rev. Mary Awien. Once divided by...

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Healing a Home: How the Chiwa Family Found Each Other Again

The story of the Chiwa family is a powerful reminder that when families are given the opportunity to heal, they can rebuild trust, restore dignity, and...

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Strength in adversity: How Nyanyai became a pillar of hope in her community

When conflict forced Nyanyai Riak to leave her home in Twic County, she arrived in Kuajok with little certainty about how she would provide for her six...

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A fresh start for Buman: Finding courage and purpose through the Empowered Worldview

Buman was only 12 years old when conflict forced her family to flee to the Malakal Protection of Civilians site. Growing up in displacement shaped much of...

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Empowered Worldview: Restoring hope and faith among the displaced in South Sudan

When conflict in Malakal destroyed John Tuk Awi’s business, he lost everything — his income, his stability, and the future he had been building for his...

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Harvesting hope: A father’s journey towards self-reliance in South Sudan

In Kuac South village in Warrap State, South Sudan, providing for a family of 13 once felt impossible for 45-year-old Joseph Ayok Ayok. But one Sunday in...

Evance Loyd,15 years old,standard 5 at Maiwa primary school. He is now back in school after dropping out due to lack of basic needs.

Channels of Hope Helps Two Brothers Return to School After Hunger Pushed Them Out

Evans and Stazio , two brothers in Malawi dropped out of school due to hunger and lack of learning materials. Thanks to World Vision’s Channels of Hope...

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World Vision re-declares a CAT III Sustained Humanitarian Response (SHR) in Central African Republic (CAR) to continue meeting humanitarian needs amid fragility, elections, and funding constraints.

World Vision re-declares a CAT III Sustained Humanitarian Response (SHR) in Central African Republic (CAR) to continue meeting humanitarian needs amid...

THRIVE Phase II Conference Highlights Strong Results and Scales Up Impact in Malawi

Thrive Start- Up workshop discusses critical issues affecting farmers in Malawi

THRIVE Interactive Conference Rolls Out with High Energy

THRIVE project expanded to all Area Programs in Malawi

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Hope and Love Measure

Measuring the Immeasurable – Insights from Albania

Dr. Elmazi shares about groundbreaking research in Albania that explores how love of God and neighbor shapes children’s hope, purpose, and program impact.

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World Vision Brings Global Leaders Together at Annual Prayer Service for Children

World Vision International convened global leaders, including Ghana’s First Lady Lordina Mahama, at the UN General Assembly for the Annual Prayer Service...

From One-Man Decisions to Shared Purpose: The Banda Family’s Journey of Change

Pastor Arnold Banda from Kasungu, Malawi, shares how World Vision’s Empowered World View and Celebrating Families trainings helped him shift from...

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How Faith Leaders in Mozambique Are Turning Belief into Sustainable Progress

Discover how faith leaders in Mozambique are breaking the cycle of poverty through mindset change, farming innovation, and community leadership.

Empowered to Protect: Churches Graduate as Humanitarian Agents for Migrant Children

Humanitarian Churches: The Heart that Protects Migrant Children

Every migrant girl and boy deserves a safe place. Humanitarian Churches, alongside World Vision, become the first safe embrace in a foreign land—bringing...

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Citizen Voice and Action

Sampson Community Celebrates Open Defecation-Free Status

The Sampson Community in Sekyere Afram Plains, Ashanti Region, Ghana, achieved Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status through collective action, strong...

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DR Congo: The Power of Compassion, The Story of Pastor Élysée

This article tells the story of a pastor who developed a true love of neighbour that is expressed in deeds and not just words. Although they were...

5 Key Facts: World Vision West Africa’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

5 Key Facts on Gender-Based Violence and how World Vision West Africa is fighting against it.

Imeilda Simo Happe, specialist in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, Child Protection and Safeguarding, gave an interview on the subject of gender-based...

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Safeguarding Children: The Ngourkosso Child Protection Network in Action

With unwavering dedication, the Ngourkosso Child Protection Network has addressed over 30 cases of violence, providing care and resolution for 26 of them...

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Children with special needs receive a ray of hope for living life in all its fullness

Many children living with disability are unable to join school because of their condition, however, because of initiatives like Channels of Hope, children...

How cash-for-work programs are transforming lives of Ukrainians in Moldova

Through World Vision’s project, funded by the Disaster Emergency Committee, Larysa became involved in the “Cash for Work” program in Moldova. She found...

A conversation of faith, commitment and courage with God's preacher from Kharkiv

Learn why focused, non-specialized psychological support interventions should be taught to faith leaders, and how Peter Loboika, a preacher from Kharkiv...

Finding mental health solutions and easing access for Ukraine's communities through faith leaders

Members of Ukrainian faith and youth groups underwent a five-day Psychosocial Support Training hosted by World Vision. The session took place in Lviv...