Over 100 health facilities in Uganda have been accredited under the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI), a government-led program supported by World Vision Uganda, aimed at improving maternal and child health through enhanced breastfeeding support and community empowerment.

Bruno Atieh, the UN Representative for Humanitarian Affairs and Sr. Policy and External Engagement Advisor, World Vision, reflects on the urgent need to protect children affected by armed conflict, highlighting the importance of preserving humanitarian access and defending the integrity of the Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) mandate. Principled partnerships and evidence-based advocacy is vital to ensure children's rights and safety remain central to global humanitarian and policy efforts.

The World Vision Zambia Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan for 2026-2030, titled "Mapping the Blue Thread," outlines a comprehensive strategy to accelerate universal and equitable access to WASH services across 42 countries, with a significant focus on Zambia. The plan aims to improve health, well-being, and livelihoods by delivering adaptive WASH solutions. It emphasises deepening focus on vulnerable populations, demonstrating sustainable impact, and mobilising $1.5 billion globally, with $48 million planned for in-country investments in Zambia. This data-driven approach will enable country WASH teams to implement targeted, location-specific strategies for maximum impact and sustainability.

Despite ongoing efforts, there remains a critical need to enhance collaboration between civil society organisations and government institutions to effectively address child well-being in Zambia. Specifically, ensuring that policies, budgets, and programs related to child nutrition, health, education, and protection are adequately prioritised, monitored, and evaluated remains a challenge. This gap hampers the country’s progress toward sustainable development goals for children.

World Vision Eswatini warns of a growing mental health crisis at Malindza Refugee Reception Centre, driven by trauma and overcrowding. The Ndzevane Project aims to ease pressure through sustainable resettlement and livelihoods support.

Global aid cuts risk erasing $163B in returns by 2030. Investing in children yields $10 for every $1—yet child-focused aid is shrinking fast.