After surviving conflict, displacement and prolonged school closures in North Kivu, 12-year-old Kelly is now facing a new threat: Ebola. Her story highlights the resilience of children caught between war and disease, and the importance of keeping education alive during crises. Through World Vision’s Integrated Response to Emergency Education in Eastern DRC project, supported by Education Cannot Wait, thousands of children have returned to learning in safer and more supportive school environments. As fears of a new Ebola outbreak grow, Kelly’s determination to continue her education reflects both the hopes and vulnerabilities of children in eastern DRC, underscoring the urgent need to protect their right to learn and thrive.

In Beit Awwa, Jumana transformed a mother’s concern into a mission to create safe spaces for children through child protection and community support.

As funding declines and hunger rises, new research from World Vision, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), shows that household self‑reliance—or the ability to provide for basic needs without external assistance, protects children from hunger, child labour, early marriage, school dropout, and family separation.

Last year, our programmes impacted more than 5.8 million people, including 3.2 million vulnerable children and families across East Asia.

In South Sudan, girls like Shufa are forced from school into labour—hunger and displacement push millions of children’s futures to the brink.

World Vision, through the WALIP Project funded by the U.S. Government, is helping conflict-affected children in North Kivu, eastern DRC, rebuild their lives through Child-Friendly Spaces. In Kanyaruchinya, nearly 900 children participate in educational, recreational, and psychosocial activities each week in a safe environment that promotes healing and growth. According to Moyo Kanghezani, Chief of Party of the WALIP Project, football has become a powerful tool for helping children cope with trauma, regain confidence, and envision a brighter future. Inspired by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and role models such as Cédric Bakambu, children like Ruphin and Kevine are pursuing their dreams while developing resilience and hope. The Child-Friendly Spaces demonstrate how investing in child protection, learning, and well-being can transform the lives of children affected by conflict.

World Vision Zambia has been named Best Social Marketing Organisation of the Year 2025 at the Zambia Institute of Marketing's 29th Annual Marketing Conference and Awards, a recognition that belongs not to us, but to the people who made it possible.

This inspiring article highlights how World Vision's Let the Children Come (LCC) project is transforming the lives of children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through Bible Reading Clubs. Operating in areas affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and social challenges, the initiative provides children with spiritual guidance, literacy support, and life skills through regular Bible reflection sessions. Through the personal testimonies of Bright and Christophe, readers discover how these clubs help children develop positive behaviour, strengthen their faith, learn to read, and embrace values such as obedience, forgiveness, and peacebuilding. The article also showcases the role of trained Sunday school facilitators, the distribution of thousands of Bibles and educational materials, and the integration of critical health messages, including Ebola prevention. Ultimately, the story demonstrates how Bible Reading Clubs serve as safe spaces where children can heal, learn, and grow, while calling for the expansion of this proven model to reach more vulnerable children across the region.

After losing her husband, Rebecca struggled to provide for her five children while living in a fragile home vulnerable to heavy rains in Karawa, North Ubangi Province. Through World Vision’s livelihoods support programme, she received resources to start a small business, enabling her to build a safer house, support her children’s education, and invest in livestock farming. Today, her children attend school regularly and pursue their dreams with renewed hope. Rebecca’s story highlights how livelihoods interventions are helping vulnerable families in Karawa build resilience, improve living conditions, and create brighter futures for their children.

In the Shadow of Hunger: The Power of Self-Reliance to Protect Children and Restore Hope