In the war-torn east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, thousands of children have been orphaned by ongoing massacres and left vulnerable to trauma and despair. Through faith-based initiatives like the Let the Children Come program, local heroes like Hélène offer shelter, psychosocial support, and Bible study groups that help heal deep emotional wounds. Stories like Isaac’s, who regained his voice after years of silence, show how hope and resilience are being rebuilt, even as the urgent needs of countless others remain.

Inspiring stories from Bajhang showing how education livelihoods and protection programmes are transforming lives and communities.

Yacouba Moussa, a father of 14 children in Kouloumboutaye (Maradi), was forced to migrate every year due to poverty and food insecurity. In 2019, his life changed thanks to the Maradi Integrated Resilience Project (MIRP), funded by WFP and implemented by World Vision. Thanks to stable employment on land restoration sites, he was able to stay in the village, provide for his family, and invest in agriculture and livestock farming. Today, he lives with dignity in his own home and no longer feels the need to leave. His story illustrates the positive impact of a well-targeted project on community resilience.

Discover Maria Goreti's journey from a rural Sumba village to a Jakarta media leader. Learn how her empowerment story through education and community development is inspiring change in Indonesia.

Sadi, a displaced widow, gained income and stability through a women’s savings group, training, and solidarity

In rural Syria, young Ahmad* suffered from malnutrition due to extreme poverty and lack of healthcare. His mother, Shaima*, also showed signs of undernourishment. Through World Vision Syria Response’s nutrition program, both received lifesaving support and recovered. Now, Ahmad is healthy and thriving, giving his family renewed hope.

Moving stories and hearty recipes from the Middle East to Eastern Europe enrich the Nourishing Peace Cookbook from World Vision.

Maman Issoufou, a father of 13 living in Bouloun Kourou (Maradi region, Niger), saw his life transformed thanks to the Maradi Integrated Resilience Project (MIRP), funded by WFP and implemented by World Vision. Faced with advanced land degradation, water shortages, and food insecurity, he had to sell his land to feed his family. In 2019, the project restored his abandoned 8 hectares, providing him with income through "Food for Assets" activities, nutritional supplements for his children, and a solar-powered borehole for drinking water. Today, he is a model of resilience, no longer selling his land, investing in agriculture, and aspires to develop a market garden to further improve his family's nutrition.