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.

Climate change hits children hardest, especially in urban slums. World Vision’s Cities for Children framework builds just, resilient cities for every child.

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.

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.

For years, Nyandwi’s family endured the hardship of walking long distances daily to fetch water, leaving his children too exhausted for school and proper hygiene. This changed when World Vision, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda, installed a nearby water pump, bringing clean, accessible water to their community. The transformation was profound; his children could now attend school on time, focus on their studies, and live healthier lives. With water at home, Nyandwi also improved their nutrition, and life-changing for his family and community.

12% of refugees in Uganda live with some form of disability, with women, children, and the elderly being the most vulnerable. These individuals face significant barriers in accessing education, healthcare, and livelihoods.