article / April 15, 2025
Empowering Communities Through Citizen Voice and Action: A Path to Better Public Services in Chongwe East Area Programme
His Royal Highness Chief Bunda Bunda of the Soli people has applauded World Vision Zambia's Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach for transforming community engagement in Rufunsa District. Recognising the tool’s power to drive accountability and improve essential services, Chief Bunda Bunda hailed CVA as a catalyst for sustainable development in his chiefdom.
publication / March 17, 2025
Citizen Voice and Action Impact Stories
World Vision's social accountability approach, Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), equips communities to hold their own governments accountable for the promises they make. CVA works by educating citizens about their rights and equipping them to advocate for improvements to basic services. World Vision Malawi celebrates impact through the booklet.
publication / May 6, 2025
Grow ENRICH project: Global Programme to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in East Africa Fact Sheet
The Grow ENRICH project aims to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania, benefiting many individuals over four years.
article / February 26, 2025
How Citizen Voice and Action Brought Healthcare Workers a Home
Mukuyu Rural Health Centre, serving 5,914 people, faced staff housing issues, forcing nurses to sleep in the maternity wing or commute, impacting patient care.
article / March 3, 2025
How Citizen Voice and Action Transformed Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala district
For years, pupils at Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala District faced significant challenges in their pursuit of education. Overcrowded classrooms, a lack of proper sanitation facilities, and an inadequate water supply made learning difficult. However, through the persistent efforts of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Committee, the school now boasts a newly constructed 1x3 classroom block, an ablution block, and a mechanized water system—funded through the Ministry of Education and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
video / February 13, 2025
Citizen Voice and Action model transforming the education sector in Northern Zambia.
The Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach has significantly transformed the education sector by empowering communities to advocate for better educational services and infrastructure. Through CVA, parents, teachers, and local leaders actively engage with policymakers to address challenges such as inadequate school facilities, teacher shortages, and lack of learning materials. As a result, many schools have seen improved resource allocation, enhanced accountability, and increased enrollment rates, ultimately creating a more conducive learning environment for children