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.

This impact report provides an overview of World Vision’s work in the East Africa Region from October 2023 to September 2024.

World Vision supplied Rose with school materials and financial support to help her enrol in the Kpando-Agbanu Community Inclusive Special School. Now, Rose is thriving, learning skills to achieve her dream of becoming a fashion designer.

A story about how Nokukhanya's life was transformed by a World Vision supported water project.

World Vision’s Global CAT III Northern Ethiopia Crisis Response (NECR) was launched in December 2020. It reached over 8.9 million conflict-affected individuals, including 4.1 million children, across the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions, delivering lifesaving assistance and fostering resilience in the face of one of the country’s most complex humanitarian crises.

In december 2024 and January 2025, World Vision provided humanitarian support to 101,000 people in 142 villages as part of our emergency response. Our response focused on community protection, mental health, access to health care and access to safe education.