For years, the residents of Mundanya Village in Manyinga District faced a harsh reality—children and families risking their lives fetching unsafe water from the crocodile-infested Kabompo River. Safe drinking water was a distant dream, and poor sanitation hindered their health and well-being.

Menstrual hygiene remains a significant challenge for many girls and young women in Zambia and across many parts of the world. Limited access to affordable, hygienic menstrual products often leads to feelings of embarrassment, stigma, and even school absenteeism during periods. In some communities, cultural taboos and misinformation further compound the problem, making it difficult for girls to manage their menstruation with dignity and confidence. As a result, many girls miss out on crucial days of learning, affecting their education and overall well-being.

On 26th April 2025, the vibrant grounds of Lusaka’s Athletico Sports Complex came alive with energy and purpose as part of the third edition of the annual Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign's Corporate Fundraising Sports Day. This event, organised by World Vision Zambia, aims to empower 15,000 girls, both retrieved from child marriages and those at risk, to live safer, healthier, more productive lives by 2025. The Sports Day gathered numerous corporate teams, and supporters united by a common goal: to raise funds that will transform the lives of girls living in rural areas.

Life in Kapililonga community was once a cycle of hardship, especially for families like Mercy Nachande’s. At 31 years old, Mercy recalls how difficult it was to meet basic needs.

Welcome to the very first edition of the Wider Vision Podcast! In this inaugural episode, the World Vision Zambia National Director, Marc Nosbach, shares the inspiration behind launching this podcast and highlights its vital role in advancing the well-being of children across the country.

World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign is shifting gears as it enters its third year, with a bold new goal to raise ZMW 600,000 to provide 150 bicycles for girls in rural communities.

Through a project, World Vision is supporting the creation of safe play areas in villages affected by the current crisis, allowing children to play, hope and heal.

In the 2024 financial year, World Vision Zambia achieved remarkable progress in improving the well-being of vulnerable children and communities by strategically integrating Gifts In Kind (GIK) across key sectors. Through the distribution of essential items, including school furniture, medical supplies, bicycles, re-milled soap, clothing, and toys, the organisation has significantly enhanced education, health, hygiene, and mobility, while fostering resilience and long-term development across communities.