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Monday, August 18, 2025

Leader Reflection: Resilience now more than ever

Mesfin Loha, Country Director of World Vision in South Sudan, reflects on the current state of the humanitarian sector, which is marked by profound uncertainty and rapid change. He notes what is required for leaders to steer their teams to remain committed to serving and saving lives, especially in such a time as this. The humanitarian reset is real, and its impact is unfolding day by day.

Dr Mesfin at Wedweil Refugee Settlement in Aweil

Leader Reflection: Resilience now more than ever

Mesfin Loha, Country Director of World Vision in South Sudan, reflects on the current state of the humanitarian sector, which is marked by profound...

Ruth is an FMNR youth champion who has made it a lifelong mission to fight climate change in her community. ©World Vision Photo/ Hellen Owuor

Ruth’s Lifelong Mission to Fight Climate Change through a Simple Tree Regeneration Technique

Discover how youth champion Ruth Jerotich is restoring degraded land in drought-prone Baringo County, Kenya, using the low-cost Farmer Managed Natural...

Sophia Korir never imagined that a simple act like pruning could turn her life around. ©World Vision Photo/ Hellen Owuor

Sowing Hope: How Sophia is Restoring Her Land and Community

Meet Sophia Korir, a mother and farmer from Elgeyo Marakwet whose journey with Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration has transformed her life, restored her...

Pastor Wilson Kilimo, a devoted spiritual leader, small-scale farmer, and passionate environmentalist, is championing the practice of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) to restore the environment and uplift his community. ©World Vision Photo/Hellen Owuor

Leading with the Word and Action: Pastor Wilson Champions FMNR in Elgeyo Marakwet County

Discover how Pastor Wilson Kilimo transformed barren land in Elgeyo Marakwet County into a thriving farm using Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR)...

Over 100 Health Facilities Accredited as Uganda Scales Up Baby Friendly Health Initiative

Over 100 health facilities in Uganda have been accredited under the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI), a government-led program supported by World...

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...

Member of saving4transformation

Hope in Hardship: Nyanakoch’s Story of Survival and Growth

An inspiring story of hope and change. Living in an IDPs camp in South Sudan, Nyanakoch faced many challenges after losing her husband. Thanks to the Right...

Nathan Kipyego is a youth lead farmer implementing FMNR in Elgeyo Marakwet County and has now turned his beekeeping skills into a source of income. ©World Vision Photo/ Hellen Owuor

Beekeeping a Beacon of Hope and Strength for the Community

In Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, Nathan Kipyego’s life took a powerful turn after a beekeeping training supported by World Vision’s CRIFSUP project. Once a...

Monica and Dominic’s story offers more than just hope. It is proof that healing is possible for families struggling with conflict. ©World Vision Photo/ Hellen Owuor

Agents of Change: A Couple’s Journey from Conflict to Peace

In Kapsaina village, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, Dominic and Monica’s journey from conflict and addiction to healing and trust reveals the power of...

Felister Mwikali beams with pride at her well-stocked grocery stall in Oldonyo Orok, Kajiado County ©World Vision Photo/Mirriam Kioko

Small Savings, Big Impact:How Savings Groups Are Transforming Lives

A small KShs 1,000 loan transformed Felister Mwikali’s life from daily struggle to stability. Discover how savings groups like Angaza Neno are reshaping...

In the Kuria community, girls who have not undergone FGM often face stigma and rejection, but in school, they discover love, hope, and a reason to smile. World Vision Photo/David Nderitu

Defying Tradition, Defining the Future: Girls Rising Against FGM

In Migori County, 15-year-old Zilpha Akinyi defied the pressure of FGM and early marriage after dropping out of school. With support from World Vision’s...

Since Jumaso began contributing to her family's income, her home has been filled with joy and renewed hope. © World Vision Photo/David Nderitu

Breaking Chains: Jumaso’s Journey of Change Through Savings for Transformation

Discover how Jumaso Lesharana, once a child bride and survivor of FGM, transformed her life through World Vision’s Big Dream to End Child Marriage program.

Supken Lenkaina is determined to protect his younger sisters from child marriage and female genital mutilation, standing up as a guardian of their rights and future. © World Vision Photo/David Nderitu

Breaking the Cycle: Samburu Morans Embrace Education to End Child Marriage and Harmful Practices

In Samburu County, 30 young Morans are defying tradition and becoming champions for change. Once enforcers of child marriage and FGM, they’re now...

Nduku Mutisya and her two sons proudly hold their goats and sheep bought with savings and loans from their Wendo Wa Kiange VSLA in Mutomo, Kitui County.© World Vision Kenya/ Jared Ontobo

Growing Resilience: How VSLAs, Smart Farming, and Crop Insurance Are Transforming Lives in Makueni and Kitui

In Makueni and Kitui counties, where climate change has deepened food insecurity, the Sustainable Food Systems Programme empowers smallholder farmers...

Mariam's Journey

Mariam's Journey: A Story of Displacement and Resilience

Mariam’s journey of displacement highlights resilience and how World Vision’s WASH support transformed her family’s life amid Sudan’s conflict.

Sudanese refugee women leader

Becoming a leader: Refugee mother finds voice and courage in South Sudan’s refugee camp

The inspiring journey of Abiri Athaire, a refugee mother in South Sudan who found her voice and leadership. Through economic empowerment and community...

Sudanese refugee mother

Meet Kadija: A refugee’s journey to hope and safety in South Sudan

Read Kadija Hussein’s inspiring journey from conflict in Sudan to safety in South Sudan. Through resilience and the support of humanitarian organisations...

Executive Director Farm Stew South Sudan

Empowered Worldview spurs mindset changes among communities in South Sudan

Learn how local families, farmers, and faith actors are using their own skills and resources to improve their lives, start new businesses, and build...

Primary three pupil

Boosting school attendance in South Sudan—One school desk at a time

A story about schoolchildren in Melut County, South Sudan, who used to sit on stones in school because there were no desks. With support from EMPOWER, they...

South Sudanese female tailor

Stitching hope, one thread at a time: A story of woman's resilience in South Sudan

Read the inspiring journey of Rose Agili, a young woman in South Sudan who transforms her tailoring business through the Greater Resilience Enhanced...

Francoise

Once a Struggling Farmer, Francoise Now Hops on a Plane for Her Business Trips

Francoise, a 34-year-old mother of four from Rusizi, transformed her life from a struggling rural farmer into a successful entrepreneur through the support...

Amsalech, Ethiopia

“The most pivotal moment in my life”

Abducted at 14, Amsalech defied stigma and reclaimed her future. With support, she found justice, healing, and hope through education and sponsorship.

Nyandwi, his wife and son

How easy access to clean Water Transformed Nyandwi’s Life

For years, Nyandwi’s family endured the hardship of walking long distances daily to fetch water, leaving his children too exhausted for school and proper...

What Do Children Want? - A Child-focused Humanitarian Reset

Children Speak Up - ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) 2025 side-event ‘A child-focused Humanitarian Reset – why and how?’, co-hosted by World...