As the world prepares for Women Deliver 2026, Asuntha Charles — National Director for World Vision in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu — takes us to the shores of Tulagi. This International Women’s Day, she reflects on a journey through fierce storms to find a quiet, overlooked truth about leadership within our communities and the potential of our children.

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 calls for “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” (United Nations). In Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia, these words resonate in contexts where drought and conflict collide - driving displacement, hunger, and protection risks while stretching already fragile services for women and girls. As the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG), we issue this joint call to recognise and respond to the compounded realities facing women and girls across these crises.

Why meaningful progress for girls will depend not on declarations but on political discipline and sustained investment.

In Khulna, Lovely transformed her future through TVET skills training from World Vision Bangladesh. With tailoring skills and determination, she started her own business, rising above poverty and creating stability for her family.

Investing in women and girls in Bangladesh drives economic growth, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Learn why gender equality matters.

"The road to school takes an hour... When I go back alone, I'm afraid they will find me," says 12-year-old Dalia, about the daily challenges she faces.

Rising Together: Hope for Every Child | World Vision South Asia and Pacific 2025 Impact Report reveals how evidence-based programs reached 5.8 million children and 9.2 million people. Explore how we are tackling climate shocks, child hunger, and violence through locally-led solutions for children and communities across 15 countries.

Children are at the heart of everything we do, their voices, dreams, and well-being drive our mission.  We are excited to share that amid the ever-growing humanitarian needs we reached 16.4 Million children in the East Africa Region.

For years, the people of Chikwa lived beyond the reach of the national power grid, with no plans for connection in sight. This isolation didn't just mean dark nights; it meant stalled progress in clinics, limited hours for students, and stifled economic growth.

Policy Brief | Famine Prevention & Food Security