This article highlights the inspiring stories of three teenagers, Immaculée, Kabila, and Jospin, who, despite facing the devastating effects of war and displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, remain determined to pursue their dreams. Through a mechanic training program supported by World Vision and Cœur Sans Frontières, each of them has found hope and a path toward a better future. Immaculée, a young woman determined to break barriers, Kabila, a boy searching for his family, and Jospin, committed to building a stable life, embody the resilience of displaced youth in eastern DRC. Their journeys demonstrate the transformative power of support programs for vulnerable young people in conflict zones.

29-year-old Maureen, who lost her home, four goats, and property when Lake Albert and River Semliki burst their banks in late 2024. Once a landowner, Maureen now struggles to pay rent for the land where her makeshift house stands. Feeding her three children has become a daily battle, and affording nutritious meals is a luxury she can barely dream of. As a breastfeeding mother to her one-year-old and two-month-old daughter, Deborah, Maureen had hoped to continue nursing her until the age of two. 

The Grace Project in Sri Lanka, funded by the EU, teaches empathy to community members, benefiting over 130,000 people vulnerable to conflicts.

The befriending and empathetic listening program aims to develop the skill of listening with empathy in selected community members, teachers, and government officials who engage with the public and children. Gratitude shines in her eyes for the Grassroots Conflict Prevention (Grace) Project, funded by the European Union, which operates in the Western and North-western provinces of Sri Lanka benefiting over 130,000 people who are vulnerable to conflicts due to social and economic situations in Sri Lanka.

Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration rejuvenates degraded lands, boosts productivity, and enhances family incomes through effective land restoration techniques.

This story tells of how local disaster risk management committees are making a tangible difference in the lives of people in central Mozambique, particularly in the Zambezia province, which is prone to flooding. It focuses on the positive impact of these committees, using the example of Laurito, a father of three, who was relocated to a safer area away from floodwaters thanks to the efforts of his local committee.

World Vision has been successful in advocating for government provision of nutrition services in Cambodia.

World Vision Zambia’s Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Director, Bernard Zgambo, was featured on ZNBC TV 1 Main News as he updated on the ongoing drought response. Mr. Zgambo shared important insights into the current situation, the challenges faced, and the measures being taken to support affected communities.

In an interview with Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS), World Vision Zambia's Zambia Reading for Education and Development (ZREAD) Technical Programme Manager, Dr. Francis Sampa disclosed that the organisation reached 140,000 children across the country’s schools in 2024.