Tuesday, July 21, 2026

World Vision Advocates for Stronger Health Systems and Child-Centred Health Investments at AU Health Summit

World Vision participated in the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, advocating for stronger health systems, nutrition, maternal health, youth participation, and universal health coverage across Africa.

Ending child marriage in Senegal: Mariame

Meet the teenage girls who built a network to fight child marriage in Senegal

At 10, Mariame narrowly escaped an arranged marriage. Now 18, she and a network of teenage girls are rewriting the future for women in rural Senegal.

Partnering for Iraq’s Next Chapter

From Crisis to Transformation: Standing with Iraq Through the Next Chapter

After 11 years of presence, World Vision has stood alongside Iraq through its darkest days. We began our mission during the height of the 2014 conflict...

An artwork depicting Hayat. Artwork credit: Shayan Nuradeen © World Vision 2025

Women Empowerment

“I chose peace over comfort.” – Hayat’s Story

Hayat*, a 34-year-old mother of six from Mosul, was forced into marriage at 16 through an exchange arrangement that cut short her education and childhood...

Women empowerment

Mary: Empowering Women through Strength and Resilience

Mary: Empowering Women Through Strength and Resilience

Girls Take Over

International Day of the Girl: the inspiring success of Anne Gloria, National Director for a Day

At 15 years old, Anne Gloria took the helm of World Vision Mali for a day through the Girls Take Over initiative. She advocated for girls' access to...

Eugenie fetching water

DR Congo: Clean Water Transforms Eugénie’s Life

This article tells the story of Eugénie, a 29-year-old mother living in Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo, whose life was transformed by access to clean...

Angèle in action

DR Congo: Angèle, a Cholera Survivor: From Hospital Bed to Frontline Hero

This powerful firsthand account follows Angèle Kayinda Mununga, a 29-year-old mother of seven and Community Health Worker in Fungurume, Democratic Republic...

Marhab S4T members

How savings and financial skills are transforming the lives of young mothers in South Sudan's Rajaf Payam

Discover how Mimi, a mother from Nyagga Village in South Sudan, improved her life through savings and small business training. With help from the GREAN...

Anto with her wheelchair from GIK program

A Light in the Darkness: Anto Mujinga’s Story of Survival and Hope

Anto Mujinga's story is one of resilience and hope, unfolding in the remote village of Tshiyanda, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Lualaba Province...

Access to clean and safe water

The impact of water access in Afghanistan’s remote communities and the threat of aid cuts

An estimated 21 million people will water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance in 2025. World Vision Afghanistan's WASH sector addresses these needs...

Marah posing for the camera during one of the sessions given World Vision Syria Response - Zaher Jaber

Women Empowerment

A Journey of Growth and Empowerment for Women in North West Syria

A Journey of Growth and Empowerment for Women in NWS

VisionFund and World Vision Launch FAST Programme in Eswatini

Video highlighting the launch of VisionFund's FAST programme in Eswatini, and its impact on savings groups.

Mental health support in the West Bank

Mental Health Support through Women Empowerment in the West Bank

Over the past 18 months, the West Bank has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis. In response, World Vision has expanded its mental health support through...

No excuse for violence

RISE HER/Everyday Heroes: Protecting Girls and Women in Albania

Discover how World Vision Albania empowers girls and women, addressing gender-based violence with the help of dedicated professionals. Watch the video to...

Mulheres grávidas com kit parto

World Health Day: More Than 100,000 Graces Reached With Improved Health Care

On World Health Day, on the seventh of April, we celebrate the significant advancements in maternal and child health in Angola. The World Vision Angola...

Feira Projecto Nkola

North Coast Entrepreneurship Fair Highlights the Role of Women from the North Coast

The North Coast Entrepreneurship Fair, held in the municipality of Ambriz as part of the Women’s March celebrations, brought together local authorities...

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...

Venezuela Crisis

Marianny: A Young Mother Sewing a Better Future in Venezuela

Marianny, a young mother from Bolívar, Venezuela, turned her passion for sewing into a business with support from World Vision.

Six-month Ayabonga and her mother.

A Healthy Start for Baby Ayabonga

In the remote mountains of World Vision Eswatini's (WVE’s) Ntondozi Area Programme, six-month-old Ayabonga is growing strong and healthy, a testament to...

School Meals

School meals: The world’s biggest safety net for vulnerable children

Mary Njeri shares compelling reasons why now is the critical moment to continue investing in school meals programming.

Before & After: How Clean Water Changed a Village in Afghanistan

We spoke with Fahim, a teenager from Badghis, who, like many in his village, had no access to clean water. Forced to rely on contaminated sources, he...

Happy mothers' day

Empowered Mothers for a bright start in life: happy mother's day!

Mothers shape the world, one child at a time. Through our programmes, we support mothers with the knowledge and skills to nurture strong, happy, and...

Madam Grace and colleague preparing shea solution to extract butter.

Water System Empowers Bulungu Shea Women

Water scarcity forced women to walk miles to collect unsafe water, which put their health at risk. A mechanised water system from World Vision Ghana has...

Women after the celebration of the international women's day

DR Congo: Over 200 Women Engaged To Influence Agricultural Decisions In Luambo

This article describes an initiative organised on International Women's Day in Luambo, in the Kasaï Central province of the DRC. Over 200 women were...