Particularly, children and adolescents already vulnerable to violence, displacement, climate change, and poverty, are at increased risk of psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.

Matthew Pickard, Regional Leader, Southern Africa, highlights how true transformation in education and health emerges when communities lead. He urges policymakers and NGOs to listen first and invest in community-driven solutions that foster lasting change.

A case study on partnering in urban context

Tanzania can improve child outcomes by scaling up integrated services—cash transfers, parenting, school feeding—anchored in national policies.

World Vision East Asia delivers holistic, evidence-based solutions to combat childhood malnutrition and illness, focusing on long-term impact rather than short-term aid. We address root causes by working at every level: household, community, and health system.

Over 100 health facilities in Uganda have been accredited under the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI), a government-led program supported by World Vision Uganda, aimed at improving maternal and child health through enhanced breastfeeding support and community empowerment.

World Vision’s Gift-in-Kind Programme brings warmth, dignity, and hope to children under five in Lesotho through warm clothing and hygiene support.

World Vision Ethiopia’s EU-funded peacebuilding project restores community harmony and supports children’s access to schools and health services in Western Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz.