As the world celebrates International Women's Day under the theme Accelerating Action for Gender Equality, Jessy Samuyachi stands as a testament to resilience, leadership, and the power of women in shaping the future. As a WASH Technical Programme Manager for World Vision Zambia, she is at the forefront of delivering clean water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to communities in need. Her journey, filled with passion, perseverance, and advocacy, exemplifies what it means to be a woman leading in a male-dominated field.

In our ongoing quest to improve access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) a fundamental necessity for safe, healthy living and the socio-economic development of communities, World Vision Ghana has implemented a number of impactful interventions.

Over the past 40 years, World Vision's water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) initiatives have expanded significantly and now provide access to clean water for around 100,000 people each year.

World Vision Myanmar - Impact Report 2024

Bandarban and Rowangchhari, Bangladesh, face severe challenges: political tension, environmental damage, and limited services. World Vision Bangladesh's WASH project is improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in these fragile areas, transforming communities like Kyamolong Chaiswe Mong Karbari Para.

Students in Guijá and Mabalane, Gaza Province, part of WASH Clubs, tackle hygiene and sanitation challenges in their schools and communities.

This story is about the transformative impact of access to clean water on a rural community in Murrupula, northern Mozambique, specifically highlighting the experiences of a 16-year-old girl named Dina.

In East Asia, millions of women, girls, and people with disabilities face persistent inequalities that limit their access to essential services and lifelong opportunities. An estimated 43 million children in the region live with disabilities, many of whom are denied education and healthcare. Poverty forces nearly 1 in 10 children into child labour across the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, 1 in 5 girls are married before their 18th birthday, hindering their education and increasing their vulnerability to poverty.

For 17-year-old Gladys, attending school used to be a daily struggle. As a student at Masamba Secondary School in Zambia, she often faced challenges that made learning difficult. One of the biggest obstacles was the lack of access to clean water.