World Vision Southern Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Global Fund, is implementing adolescent-friendly spaces (AFS) across Zambia to support young people in making informed Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) decisions. Through the IMPACT+ model, a life skills approach integrating education, behavior change, and service-learning, over 36,000 out-of-school adolescents have been reached with SRH interventions, empowering them to navigate challenges like early pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and peer pressure. By equipping peer educators and health workers with IMPACT+ skills, the initiative fosters safe spaces where adolescents can access SRHR education, receive guidance, and build confidence. With increased community involvement and government support, this model is paving the way for sustainable adolescent health and well-being in the region.

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This article highlights the impact of projects implemented thanks to the Chosen initiative. The Karawa AP, a beneficiary of this initiative, now has access to a clean water supply program, which has significantly reduced cases of disease and decreased the distance that women and children had to travel to fetch water, a much longer journey just a few years ago. Thanks to the support of sponsors, waterborne diseases have decreased, and children can now thrive.

Mothers shape the world, one child at a time. Through our programmes, we support mothers with the knowledge and skills to nurture strong, happy, and healthy children. Because a brighter future always starts with her.

World Vision’s protection project, funded by Irish Aid and implemented through local partner Shafak, aims to empower women financially and socially through literacy training, financial education, the creation of support groups and small businesses, and vocational training to support women’s income generation.

World Vision's Education Inclusive Learning Programme Across the Lifecycle

During World Water Day 2025, World Vision Zambia National Director Marc Nosbach has emphasised the urgent need for collective action to ensure children and their communities have access to clean and safe water. He highlights that while water is life, countless children across Zambia are still deprived of this basic necessity, affecting their health, education, and overall well-being.

Empowering Mokhotlong’s youth through Disaster Risk Reduction education, fostering resilience, preparedness, and community safety against climate hazards.

"I never thought we could make a difference, but now I see how our voice can change things." - Zwae, Youth Leader, Myanmar.