Serena Stepanovic and Mary Njeri share World Vision insights into school feeding that can make such programming fair and reach everywhere.

This Christmas, what does it feel like to be a child in Ukraine, where the air raid sirens echo relentlessly, as if timed by a clock; where your father is on the frontlines, and you haven’t seen him in more than six months; where you walked out the door of your home two years ago and haven’t returned since because there’s no house left?

For the next few months, the only news that mattered in Indonesia, and probably around the world, was the mega Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami disaster, which that had claimed the lives of 230,000 people across multiple countries, including 100,000 of them in Aceh. It was a global grief moment.

World Vision Rwanda marks 30 years of impacting lives and empowering communities through several interventions and a commitment to the well-being of every child. This milestone anniversary book captures an extraordinary journey of hope, collaboration, and impact, illustrating how partnerships with communities, donors, and the government have led to massive impact across the country.

After a lifetime of working in security and risk, World Vision's Frances Andrews shares six lessons about security operations that she learned from having her first child.

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

For many Iraqi women, blurry recollections of childhood days are warm places they retreat to amid the darkness they experience later in life. Basma’s* story is harsh and painful to hear but, sadly, it will not be unfamiliar to many other Iraqi women.

Khant's life transformed when he joined a reading club and his mother participated in a savings program. With the support of volunteers and improved access to healthcare, Khant's confidence and academic performance soared. He now dreams of becoming an engineer to help his family and community, showcasing the profound impact of community support and education.