Linh grew up overlooked in rural Vietnam—until a youth programme helped her find her voice, challenge gender bias, and transform her family and future.

In rural Tanzania, 12-year-old Sarah defied child marriage to pursue education. Her courage is inspiring change and proving every girl deserves to learn.

Amid hardship in Gambella's refugee camps, 13-year-old Tesloach pursues education, dreams of becoming a doctor, and finds hope through school meals.

Children Speak Up - ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) 2025 side-event ‘A child-focused Humanitarian Reset – why and how?’, co-hosted by World Vision.

From abuse to advocacy, Nadeyli found her voice through youth empowerment—transforming her life, family, and community in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

10-year-old Taelo explains what child-centered budgeting truly means, from the perspective of a child.

Once a sponsored child, Mohamed Saidu Turay now leads a local partner of World Vision in northern Sierra Leone, supporting child sponsorship through the Foundation for Sulima Chiefdom Residents Empowerment.

Abducted at 14, Amsalech defied stigma and reclaimed her future. With support, she found justice, healing, and hope through education and sponsorship.

From Reader to Leader: The Power of Child Participation