opinion / October 9, 2025
From Guns to Ploughshares: What Mozambique Teaches Us About Resilience
Matthew Pickard, Regional Director for World Vision Southern Africa, reflects on Mozambique’s powerful example of post-conflict recovery and resilience. Drawing from personal experience in Niassa Province after the civil war, he emphasises that peace is not solely the product of political agreements—it is built and sustained by communities. Yet, Mozambique’s peace remains fragile. In Cabo Delgado, ongoing insurgency has displaced over 50,000 people since early 2024.
He reaffirms that Mozambique’s story underscores a critical development truth: sustainable peace is people-powered. When local leadership, civil society, and governments collaborate, transformation is not only possible—it’s inevitable.
article / September 18, 2025
World Vision Eswatini Meets with U.S. Embassy to Forge New Paths for Community Impact
In a powerful show of partnership and shared vision, World Vision Eswatini’s National Director, Amos Zaindi, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Marc A. Weinstock, at the Embassy offices in Ezulwini. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to collaborative efforts aimed at uplifting communities across Eswatini.
publication / October 13, 2025
Advocacy Asks for the World Bank - Driving Nutrition Impact at Scale
Ahead of the 2025 World Bank Annual Meetings, the Multilateral Development Bank Nutrition Financing Advocacy Coalition has issued a joint statement
article / June 20, 2025
World Vision helped us rebuild hope - Irina’s story
After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Irina arrived in Georgia with her two daughters, injured and uncertain about the future. With consistent support from World Vision—ranging from financial assistance and emotional care to access to education and skills development—Irina was able to rebuild her life. Today, she runs a small pottery business with her daughters, turning hardship into hope and offering a powerful example of resilience and renewal.
article / October 10, 2025
WMHD 2025: Listen to the Voices of Children in Iraq
World Vision's Children and Youth Working Group of Iraq invited children to share what mental health means to them and how they find peace.
article / June 3, 2025
Tapping the power around us: A promising path to sustainable development in East Asia
In an era defined by the twin imperatives of environmental protection and economic resilience, one of the pertinent yet less explored questions is: Can we harness the power that is already around us? In East Asia, where both rural traditions and rapid modernisation coexist, the answer to this question is not only yes – it’s a solution waiting to get the needed acceleration.