WORLD VISION NIGER – 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND 2026 PRIORITIES

WORLD VISION NIGER – 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND 2026 PRIORITIES

Context and Scope

In 2025, World Vision Niger operated in a context marked by security constraints and reduced funding streams, while maintaining high‑impact interventions. The organization invested USD 24.5 million and reached approximately 499,450 people, including a significant proportion of children (62.4%), women (20%), and persons with disabilities across the regions of Dosso, Maradi, Tillabéry, Zinder, and Tahoua.

Key Results by Sector

• Health and Nutrition: More than 29,000 people benefited from nutrition interventions and over 38,000 received health services. Screening, vaccination, and community‑based care contributed to measurable improvements in nutrition indicators and maternal and child health outcomes.
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH): Over 82,000 people gained access to safe drinking water through mini water supply systems, more than 100,000 accessed basic sanitation facilities, and 33 villages achieved open defecation‑free status.
• Education: Through the ECRAN program (Strengthening Children’s Reading Skills in Niger) and the Unlock Literacy approach, reading‑comprehension skills improved, with about one‑quarter of students reaching expected standards. More than 200 teachers were trained and supported.
• Resilience and Food Security: Support to livelihoods (market gardening, savings groups, fish farming, seeds) and sustainable natural resource management strengthened household resilience and contributed to the food security of thousands of children.

Advocacy, Inclusion, and Humanitarian Response

Community‑based advocacy efforts benefited more than 51,000 children and led to tangible improvements in education, health, and WASH services. World Vision Niger remained committed to gender equality and the inclusion of persons with disabilities. At the same time, the humanitarian response assisted more than 100,000 crisis‑affected people through cash transfers, food assistance, nutrition support, and emergency WASH interventions.

Partnerships and Strategic Outlook for 2026

The year 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of World Vision’s presence in Niger, further strengthening partnerships with the government, donors, and communities. The new National Strategy 2026–2030 aims to sustainably improve the well‑being of two million children by prioritizing integrated, accountable approaches aligned with national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The year 2026 represents a pivotal moment for World Vision Niger with the rollout of the new five‑year national strategy (2026–2030). This transition builds on 2025 achievements while addressing persistent humanitarian challenges, heightened climate risks, and funding constraints. The 2026–2030 Strategy seeks to consolidate impact, strengthen community resilience, and maximize the value of partnerships.

Priority Areas of the Revised Strategy

• Integrated Health and Nutrition: Transition toward strengthened preventive and community‑based approaches, focusing on maternal and child nutrition, health‑system resilience, and sustainable reduction of malnutrition.
• Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Expansion of climate‑resilient WASH services, community‑based infrastructure management, and systematic integration of gender and disability inclusion.
• Education and Foundational Skills: Improved reading, school retention, and life skills, with particular attention to girls and low‑performing areas.
• Livelihoods and Food Security: Strengthening local value chains, community savings groups, and climate‑smart agricultural practices to enhance economic resilience.
• Child Protection, Participation, and Safeguarding: Institutionalization of children’s voices in local planning and reinforcement of protection mechanisms. Strengthening safeguarding for child and adult beneficiaries.
• Advocacy and Influence: Contribution to reforms and public policies related to children’s rights and equitable access to basic social services.

Partnership Approach and Added Value for Donors

The 2026–2030 Strategy is built on strengthened partnerships with the government, donors, NGOs, and communities. It prioritizes co‑creation, co‑funding, innovation, and the use of evidence‑based data to guide decision‑making. World Vision Niger is committed to rigorous resource management, increased transparency, and measurable results.

2026 Priorities

In 2026, priorities will focus on operationalizing the new strategy, aligning existing programs, strengthening local capacities, and mobilizing sustainable resources. This first year of the strategic cycle will lay the foundation for amplified and lasting impact for children, families, and communities across Niger.