Asuntha Charles takes the lead as National Director for World Vision in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Discover her bold vision for 2026, rooted in local resilience, courage, and hope for every child.

In the heart of Mwinilunga, where red soil stretches across quiet villages, a promise took shape on February 19, 2026. For the 502 learners at Kayihang’a Primary School, the handover of a new 1x3 classroom block by World Vision Zambia marks a critical step toward improving access to safe and dignified learning spaces.

World Vision and Global Affairs Canada launch the Monapo Integrated Support Centre, providing essential services for survivors. The Every Girl Can project transforms lives in Nampula by tackling child marriage, empowering young leaders, and keeping girls in school through practical support

In Munuki Payam, Juba County, where hardship often hides behind closed doors, one woman is quietly transforming her community. As a volunteer with World Vision’s Child-Friendly Space, Mary Laku is reaching the most vulnerable—supporting women in crisis, and ensuring children are not left behind. Grounded in her own life experiences, her work is restoring dignity, strengthening families, and challenging harmful norms.

A strategy like this is not just about ambition — it’s about what it will mean in the lives of nearly 400,000 children who will grow, learn, and thrive because of it. Standing with the team and our partners as this next chapter begins. 👏🏾

At the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) 2026, World Vision demonstrated how child-centred, evidence-driven approaches can deliver greater impact, efficiency, and resilience at a moment when humanitarian needs are rising and resources are under intense strain. Across seven high-impact sessions, in partnership with UN agencies like WFP, FAO, clusters and networks like School Meals Coalition, Food Security Cluster and the Cash Learning and Partnership (CALP) Network, World Vision representatives helped shape global conversations on the Humanitarian Reset, bringing practical field experience, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on outcomes for children and communities.

This reflection marks the anniversary of the Syria conflict while highlighting signs of renewed hope and change for Syrian communities. Despite ongoing needs, the progress seen in education, nutrition, and essential services signals new beginnings and resilience for the Syrian people.

From Participation to Partnership: At APFSD 2026, child leaders from World VIsion programmes in 13 countries are moving beyond symbolic roles, inviting regional leaders into a shared co-design process and proposing "Innovation Labs" to bridge the gap between policy and the lived realities of their communities.

• From Participation to Partnership: Child leaders from 13 countries at APFSD 2026 are moving beyond symbolic roles, inviting regional leaders into a shared co-design process and proposing "Innovation Labs" to bridge the gap between policy and the lived realities of their communities.