Celebrate World Children’s Day with World Vision & UNICEF Lesotho! Kids take over to advocate for their rights under the theme: "Listen to the Future."

Over one billion children are at extreme risk from the impact of the climate crisis, which hampers development and worsens global humanitarian crises[1], which continues to limit development opportunities and exacerbate global humanitarian crises.

Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) is a local advocacy approach that World Vision uses to increase dialogue between ordinary citizens and organizations that provide services to the public. It aims to improve accountability from the administrative and political sections of government (both national and local) in order to improve the delivery and quality of public services. The approach aims to empower communities to realize the potential within to influence the quality, efficiency and accountability of public services.

On June 1st, 2023, World Vision Laos launched 'It Starts With Me' to advocate for children's right to a healthy planet and urge Lao citizens to combat climate change.

Child participation is both a process and an outcome. Children who are truly empowered to exercise self-expression, agency and voice in the development process not only contribute a critical perspective that helps strengthen community outcomes but also fulfil their fundamental child rights.

This Child-Led Study on the Lived Experiences and Perspectives of Children in East Asia is the result of the dedication and hard work of children aged 12-18 years old who are currently engaged with World Vision East Asia through the Young Minds CAMP - a regional leadership development academy.