As African governments convene at the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11) in Uganda from 9th to 11th April 2025 , the Joining Forces Alliance a coalition of six leading child-focused organizations—is calling for urgent action to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with children at the forefront .

Lesotho strengthens disaster preparedness with early warning sirens in four districts, enhancing risk communication and community resilience against hazards.

Discover how Malawi's Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) project empowers young women like Loveness and Veronica to reclaim their health, education, and future through support and awareness.

Over the past 18 months, the West Bank has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis. In response, World Vision has expanded its mental health support through the “Enhanced Access to Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Services for Vulnerable Communities” project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). At the heart of this initiative is Group Problem Management Plus (GPM+), a community-based intervention designed to equip women with practical tools to manage stress, solve everyday problems, and regain a sense of control. Read this story to learn more about this approach.

ENOUGH Report: Learn how World Vision fights child hunger in South Asia & Pacific. Discover youth-led solutions & our impact on nutrition policy.

Using an evidence based approach (EASE), World Vision is providing mental health and psychosocial supports to 1000 adolescents and 1000 caregivers in 34 villages of the West Bank to help them to manage stress, anxiety and trauma due to the current crisis as part of a project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

World Vision is implementing a programme that offers women a safe and supportive space to talk openly, share their struggles, and learn how to solve problems together. Over the next three years, the project will reach 21 villages in the West Bank, helping 450 adults find ways to manage stress, solve problems, and support one another. Read Fatima's story to learn more about this approach.

Building Strong Foundations: The Importance of Early Childhood Development in a Changing World at World Vision