ENOUGH! Zechariah's example is not isolated. Many children in our communities suffer from malnutrition, which compromises their full development. Together, we can change this reality. Let's ensure that our children have access to adequate food, medical care, and a healthier future!

National governance and infrastructures supporting children and young people’s collective participation in public decision-making.

In Misengo Village, Annie Bwalya Kapasa is a source of hope for expectant mothers. As a dedicated member of the Safe Motherhood Action Group (SMAG), Annie has been transforming maternal and child health in her community since she joined in 2015. Her journey took a significant turn in 2019 when World Vision Zambia provided her with specialized training, equipping her with the skills to support pregnant women and young mothers.

Moonzwe Rural Health Centre, once without running water, faced dire conditions. In 2024, change came, improving safety for 4,422 people across 38 villages.

The story is about how a young girl named Nadia in Zambezia, Mozambique, recovered from moderate acute malnutrition thanks to the support and guidance of a local health committee. It highlights the committee's work in educating parents about nutrition and providing practical help, like demonstrating how to prepare enriched porridge. The story also connects Nadia's experience to the broader issue of child malnutrition in Mozambique, citing statistics from a Demographic and Health Survey, and introduces World Vision's "Enough" campaign, which aims to address this issue.

The pandemic hit vulnerable families the hardest, including children, women, and people with disabilities. Many struggled with worsening economic and social conditions, leading to poor mental and physical health. Routine vaccinations dropped, and access to healthcare services became more difficult. To address these issues and support the recovery of public health, the organisation has launched its first major healthcare initiative, focusing on strengthening Georgia's health and child protection systems. Family doctors and social workers, were trained on key health topics such as immunisation, Hepatitis, HIV prevention, HPV, TB, and STDs.

The initiative, spearheaded by World Vision – in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development – is set to transform daily life for more than 8,000 households across five districts.

This research, commissioned by World Vision’s Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEER) regional office in partnership with Qualisus Consulting, aims to assess the broader impact of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programmes on marginalised groups and young people’s mental health and psychosocial well-being, livelihood-resilience, community and social cohesion, and child well-being.