Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is a transformative approach that empowers communities to actively participate in their development, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. Through the CVA model, community members identify their pressing issues, engage with duty bearers such as government officials and service providers, and work collaboratively to find sustainable solutions. This process ensures that development efforts are community-driven, lasting, and truly responsive to local needs.

Guided by compassion and purpose, World Vision Ghana remained committed in 2024 to uplifting vulnerable children. Through strong partnerships nationwide, we delivered transformative support.

An inspiring story of hope and change. Living in an IDPs camp in South Sudan, Nyanakoch faced many challenges after losing her husband. Thanks to the Right to Grow project, she learned how to save money and now owns goats that give her milk. Her story shows how support and hard work can bring a better future.

What if early warning systems could reach the most remote communities before disaster strikes?

Menstrual poverty is a pressing issue that affects many women around the world. It refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, education, and facilities, which can have serious consequences for women's health, education, and overall well-being. Women's voices on menstrual poverty are crucial in raising awareness and advocating for change.

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.

In this second edition of Children’s News, young journalists from across Zambia reveal inspiring stories of progress and development. Through their voices, children are reminding us all that they are key agents of change and that their perspectives are vital for building a brighter future for Zambia.

The Highest Authority in Nampula province, north of Mozambique, urges united action against malnutrition at the International Conference on Nutrition and Agribusiness. World Vision showcases its school meals program, emphasizing multi-sectoral collaboration and local solutions to combat child hunger in Mozambique.

To rethink how to effectively address food crises and showcase how the humanitarian system can update and re-imagine itself to meaningfully contribute to reversing the trends of acute hunger and reduce needs, ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) had a side event focused on People-Driven Responses: The Effective Way to Combat Food Crises. World Vision, represented by Amanda Rives Argeñal, discussed the transformative potential of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), as a preferred modality to meet recipients’ specific needs, specifically in protracted food crises, while offering flexibility, dignity, and cost effectiveness.