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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Moonzwe Rural Health Centre, once without running water, faced dire conditions. In 2024, change came, improving safety for 4,422 people across 38 villages.

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.

For years, pupils at Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala District faced significant challenges in their pursuit of education. Overcrowded classrooms, a lack of proper sanitation facilities, and an inadequate water supply made learning difficult. However, through the persistent efforts of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Committee, the school now boasts a newly constructed 1x3 classroom block, an ablution block, and a mechanized water system—funded through the Ministry of Education and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).