Discover how Khuja Espalan village in Faryab became Open Defecation-Free through community action, local contributions, and improved sanitation.

CORE Group Partners Project (CGPP) An Integrated Community Platform for Maternal & Child Health, Polio Eradication and Global Health Security (GHS)

After battling severe acute malnutrition and malaria, five-year-old Trangelito regained his strength with timely medical care and continued support from community volunteers in Monapo.

World Vision Ghana, in partnership with the National NTD Programme, is strengthening community-based surveillance and care for neglected tropical diseases through the training of frontline health workers, improving early detection, referrals, NHIS enrolment and access to essential healthcare services.

This human-interest article highlights how access to safe drinking water is transforming lives in the Bambo and Kibirizi Health Zones of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It showcases the impact of a World Vision WASH project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, in improving access to clean water, promoting hygiene and sanitation practices, and reducing waterborne diseases. Through the voices of community members, children, parents, and health officials, the story illustrates tangible improvements in health, school attendance, personal hygiene, and community well-being. It also demonstrates how behavioural change, combined with sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure, is fostering healthier and more resilient communities. While celebrating the project's achievements, the article underscores the continued need to expand water and sanitation services so that every family can benefit from safe, reliable access to clean water.

A mother trained in Family MUAC screening identified her child’s malnutrition early, helping him recover and enabling more children in East Bale to access timely treatment.

“Chol's recovery is a testament to the power of timely intervention and a mother's dedication. When Adut first arrived, she was anxious. But she followed every feeding instruction perfectly. Seeing Chol walk out of our clinic healthy, and thriving is exactly why we do this work every day,” adds Aluel Teresa, World Vision’s Community Nutrition Worker.