Persons with disabilities make up the world’s largest minority—80% live in low- and middle-income countries. In Asia Pacific alone, nearly 108 million children with disabilities face mounting climate risks, for instance, more treacherous typhoons, floods and heatwaves.

Through the EU-supported Women’s Economic Empowerment Sapotim Strongpela Meri Project, implemented by World Vision PNG, Amalanie Mimisi has grown her small business, increased household income, and created economic opportunities for women and elderly community members in Central Bougainville

For Taslima, 38, the greatest dream was never a bigger home or a better job. It was simple, to see her children grow up healthy, educated and with the opportunities she never had.

Ruthie Murunani Davanara transformed her poultry business through World Vision PNG’s EU-supported Women’s Economic Empowerment Sapotim Strongpela Meri Project, creating jobs, supporting local women, and strengthening livelihoods in Central Bougainville

This article highlights how World Vision’s Emergency Response project in Nyiragongo and Masisi is helping 8,000 crisis-affected households rebuild their livelihoods and regain hope. Through vocational training, income-generating activities and livelihood kits, women and families have gained practical skills, increased their self-reliance and strengthened their ability to meet their children’s basic needs. Their stories demonstrate how economic empowerment can restore dignity, resilience and confidence among displaced and vulnerable communities.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, with more than 1,000 confirmed fatalities and thousands still missing, strengthened child protection measures are urgently needed to support displaced children and their families.

Malaria risk rises in Mozambique’s Gaza Province after floods, prompting a major mosquito-net campaign to protect vulnerable families, especially children and pregnant women.

Sahira turned her sewing skills into a growing livelihood, gaining confidence, income and new opportunities to support her family.