15-year-old Tsepiso urges African leaders to end child sexual abuse and strengthen protection laws at the 45th ACERWC session.

Saya’s family is from Syria, but she was born in Turkey. Saya is six years old and has three sisters—one younger and two older. Her family lived in Syria until her older sisters were three and one year old. They fled because the war had made their hometown too dangerous. Her father was the first to leave, traveling to Turkey, and soon after, Saya’s mother and sisters joined him. Saya and her younger sister were born in Turkey.

Early intervention and community care were crucial in saving young Délcio from severe malnutrition after a bout of malaria in northern Mozambique. A timely referral from a community volunteer to a World Vision-supported health committee connected his mother with vital nutrition education. Empowered with new knowledge, she transformed his diet, leading to his full recovery.

From facing vulnerability to inspiring change for children in her community, Rina is a testament to a long-term commitment to sustainable development.

Food insecurity, which was already affecting over 15 million people before the quake, is now deepening. Families who were barely getting by now have nothing. Many people are sleeping on the streets, too afraid to return to their homes due to the ongoing threat of aftershocks. I remember one young girl who told me she hadn’t slept properly since the earthquake - every sound made her jump. What these families need is not just shelter, but safety, dignity, and a return to normalcy.

“Children living with disabilities are marginalised in our society…. However, when presented with an opportunity and the provision of the right assistive devices, the children can acquire an education that can transform their lives,” asserts Sydney Simubwa, Project Manager, World Vision Zambia, as he considers the challenges children with special needs often encounter when it comes to education access.

12-year-old Lebohang urges governments to strengthen laws and protect all children, including those with disabilities, from sexual abuse and exploitation.

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