The early years shape a child’s future and every child deserves a safe, clean, and joyful space to grow. In Kirkuk, World Vision Iraq has transformed Nargiz Kindergarten by upgrading WASH facilities and providing new learning and play materials — creating a brighter, healthier start for vulnerable children.

For years, Sydney 44, a small-scale farmer in Namwala district, watched his efforts wash away with each dry season. With only a small piece of land and no reliable water source, he could barely grow enough vegetables to feed his family, let alone sell at the local market.

In 2022, while in grade 5, Malita (not a real name) was envious of her friends who could afford various snacks like biscuits, which she could not. In many rural areas, young girls like Malita face significant challenges such as poverty, limited access to education, lack of proper health services, and exposure to risky social environments. An older boy in her community offered her biscuits, but at a cost. Malita involved herself in unsafe sexual activities with him, the provider of the biscuits, which resulted in her becoming pregnant.

In Mbala District, expectant mothers and newborns at Mutwizi Rural Health Post now receive better care thanks to the new Maternity Annex supported by World Vision. This facility enhances maternal health services for mothers and children in Mutwizi, a rural community located far from most social amenities, including healthcare.

This promising practice document captures the key interventions, lessons learned, and recommendations from the Caring for Nutrition project in Papua New Guinea.

Health is our greatest wealth! Yet, many rural communities face challenges accessing quality healthcare. Take Chinyonga, for example, until 2021, residents had limited options and the only close facility was 11 kilometres away.

CVA groups in Machinga demand accountability and a health centre was delivered

A decade after the 2014 conflict in Iraq, its effects still deeply impact children like ten-year-old Fatma, who suffers from stunting due to hardships faced during her early years. Displaced as an infant, her family fled violence and struggled with poverty, unable to seek proper medical care. Today, Fatma attends primary school in Tooz and participates in Arabic Catch-Up classes provided by World Vision Iraq, with support from World Vision Singapore. These after-school sessions have significantly boosted her confidence and academic performance. Once shy and quiet, Fatma now actively participates in class and dreams of becoming a dentist. Her parents, both of whom had to leave school early, are committed to supporting her education despite financial challenges. The intervention not only enhanced Fatma’s literacy but also improved her self-esteem. Projects like this empower vulnerable children in Iraq, helping them build brighter futures through education and psychosocial support.

World Vision Ghana has successfully commissioned a 9-point mechanised water system in the Denchemoasue community, Bodi District, in collaboration with its dedicated partners and community leaders.

A mother’s journey from hunger to hope; Keletso transforms her family’s life through farming, nutrition, and love with support from World Vision.