World Vision Cambodia held a consultative workshop in Phnom Penh, bringing together stakeholders from the Royal Government of Cambodia, representatives from children and youth club, international development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector. This event provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made since the launch of World Vision’s five-year country strategy, specifically on what has been worked, did not work and rooms for improvement, placing children at the centre of Cambodia’s development and ensuring their well-being for future generations.

World Vision Zambia and the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a significant step toward advancing the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The agreement, announced at a joint event, will guide collaboration on promoting gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and addressing the specific needs of children and adults with disabilities in Zambia.

World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that promises to significantly increase access to clean water, improve sanitation, and foster community resilience across Ghana.

World Vision has partnered with Islamic leaders to promote peace ahead of Ghana’s 2024 national elections. A Peace-Building Workshop was held, drawing representatives from the Federation of Muslim Councils, the Ghana Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, and the Chief Imam’s office.

Through the support of the PNG Australia Partnership and the Western Province Partnership (WPP), World Vision were able to facilitate a Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in Morehead Local Level Government (LLG), where the team came across an inspiring member of the community who, despite her special needs, became a WASH Committee member, and with the advice of World Vision, she went on to build her own toilet, which inspired all abled members of her community to work together.

Through the support of the Australian Government through - DFAT, the Western Province Partnership (WPP) and World Vision were able to facilitate programs and declare a small community called Matta, outside of Morehead Station in the South-Fly District of Papua New Guinea, an Open Defecation Free (ODF) zone. This story showcases the challenges and triumphs experienced by not just the community members but the key stakeholders as well, from conducting the CLTS training programs to now celebrating the declaration and looking forward to what the future holds for the other 50 communities yet to be declared ODF in the coming months.

Lesotho marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of five newly renovated child-friendly courts, a testament to the transformative power of partnerships.

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed gratitude for World Vision’s continued commitment to Zambia over the past 43 years. Speaking during a recent engagement, President Hichilema recognized the organization’s significant contributions to improving the lives of children and families across the nation.