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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

“We Pretended to Cook Water”: Somalia’s Mothers Endure Hunger as Drought Shatters Families

With the village well nearly depleted, Awo and her daughter depend on short-term water trucking—uncertain of what comes next.

“We Pretended to Cook Water”: Somalia’s Mothers Endure Hunger as Drought Shatters Families

“We Pretended to Cook Water”: Somalia’s Mothers Endure Hunger as Drought Shatters Families

With the village well nearly depleted, Awo and her daughter depend on short-term water trucking—uncertain of what comes next.

Marwa Farhan Mohamed, 15, sits quietly in the shade of what remains of her family’s home in rural Somalia. Her voice reflects the innocence of a child, but it is also heavy with despair.

No School, Only Hunger

Marwa Farhan Mohamed, 15, sits quietly in the shade of what remains of her family’s home in rural Somalia. Her voice reflects the innocence of a child, but...

World Vision and World Food Programme Support 1,000 Farming Households in Phalombe

Farmers in Malawi to benefit from World Vision's farm inputs program distribution amid severe hunger

From Drought to Determination: Iraq’s Children Call for a Cleaner, Fairer Future

Climate change is reshaping life across Iraq – drying rivers, displacing families, and deepening hunger. Yet amid these challenges, Iraq’s children are...

Children in Rashad, Kirkuk Governorate share their ideas on climate action and child rights. Photo credit: Shahad Butrus World Vision Iraq © 2025.

Voices of Iraq’s Next Generation at Centre of Climate and Child Rights Workshop

In Rashad, Kirkuk, children brought together by World Vision Iraq shared climate solutions, such as clean water, safe sanitation, and a healthier planet.

From Drought to Determination: Iraq’s Children Call for a Cleaner, Fairer Future

Climate change is reshaping life across Iraq – drying rivers, displacing families, and deepening hunger. Yet amid these challenges, Iraq’s children are...

World Vision and WFP Join Forces to Strengthen Food Security For 1,000 Households in Phalombe District

World Vision with support from World Food Programme donates to vulnerable households with farm inputs

One-Meal a Day for the Children as Malawi Faces Food Crisis

A grandmother feeds her 12-year-old green mangoes to ease hunger—a harsh reality for millions in Malawi amid a food crisis and declared State of Disaster.

Malawi President Declares Hunger crisis in 11 districts in Malawi

President Mutharika declares Hunger Crisis in Malawi in 11 districts

farmer practicing FMNR

LEAN Project Revives Land, Empowers Farmers in Ghana

Through the LEAN project led by World Vision Ghana, communities are restoring degraded lands using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR).

Youssef's Watering the plants he planted in his schools

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From Awareness to Action: Youssef Leads a Greener Future at his School

Youssef* learns all about the importance of climate resilience through World Vision's disaster management project In Syria. Youssef takes part in his...

Mamane all smiles during our interview.

Mamane Guizo's Journey , from Insecurity to Stability in Batafadoua

Displaced by climate change, Mamane rebuilt his life with resilience. Thanks to the Maradi Integrated Resilience Project (MIRP), he revived his business...

Turning Access to Water into Sustainable Livelihoods Through Backyard Gardens.

With water nearby and new skills, Anna is turning her backyard into a thriving garden which is helping her to feed her children, earn income, and have hope...

Maria Zita harvesting sweet potatoes in the field in Angola.

Who Really Owns Africa’s Climate Future?

Africa’s climate future depends on communities, not boardrooms and without their leadership, even billions in pledges will not be enough.

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Reviving Hope in Mozambique through Regreening

“This land used to be a xitsetso,” the community leader explained, using the Changana word for “dense forest,” as we stood under the scorching sun in...

World Vision Malawi Bids Farewell To Likasi AP.

World Vision Malawi exits Likasi after 18 years, leaving behind empowered youth, reduced child marriages, and lasting community transformation

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Poverty is a Story of the Past: How One Family Beat the Odds Through Climate-Smart Agriculture

A mother and daughter in Lesotho overcome drought and poverty through climate-smart farming, inspiring community resilience and change.

Farming Tools And Training Give Mposa’s Struggling Families In Malawi A Fresh Start.

In Malawi's disaster-prone Machinga District, farmers like Funny Kachingwe are rebuilding their lives with World Vision's support. After losing crops to...

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...

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...

Truck carrying Charcoal

Regreening Mozambique: Restoring Hope, One Tree at a Time

Charcoal fuels survival in Mozambique, but at a high cost. World Vision helps communities regreen land and protect their future.

Local communities in South Sudan

Letting communities 'lead: participative dialogues in Twic and Gogrial West

Local communities in Twic and Gogrial West in South Sudan are working together to improve their villages through the ECRP II project. They are sharing...

World Vision Water Project Inspires Irrigation Farming

Water system constructed by World Vision Malawi in partnership with Water for people improves livelihoods by inspiring income generating activities such as...

Rice farming transforms livelihoods

World Vision's rice farming training helps farmers boost income, send children to school and build sustainable livelihoods for their families.