Maternal health care in Misamfu, a rural community in Kasama District, has received a much-needed boost, thanks to the Survive to Thrive project by World Vision Zambia. This initiative has transformed the Misamfu Rural Health Post through the installation of a mechanized water system and the construction of a modern ablution block, making safe maternal health services a reality for expectant mothers in the area.

ECT3 improves literacy, health, and nutrition for school-age children with school meals, teacher training, and community partnerships, ensuring a sustainable impact

Serena Stepanovic and Mary Njeri share World Vision insights into school feeding that can make such programming fair and reach everywhere.

Khant's life transformed when he joined a reading club and his mother participated in a savings program. With the support of volunteers and improved access to healthcare, Khant's confidence and academic performance soared. He now dreams of becoming an engineer to help his family and community, showcasing the profound impact of community support and education.

World Vision International Framework for Adolescents Engagement in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change

This review supports World Vision’s Resilience Framework, highlighting key themes like conflict, COVID-19, climate change, and the HDP nexus in building resilient systems.

Training on land management, vegetable farming, and child nutrition, complemented by the provision of vegetable seeds is changing the lives of families in Darara village.

According to the UNICEF Menstrual Hygiene Management national report, in Ethiopia, on average, one in 10 girls, or 11 %, miss school for reasons related to their period. In some rural areas, missed school days are even higher.

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

Discover how the ECT-3 project in Mozambique's Nampula province is combating malnutrition and enhancing education for over 92,000 students with fortified meals and resilient classrooms.