Make it 18 Report: Community Voices on Child Marriage Reform in Solomon Islands

Margarettha Siregar shares six things the humanitarian industry should learn from the 2004 tsunami disaster

For the next few months, the only news that mattered in Indonesia, and probably around the world, was the mega Aceh Earthquake and Tsunami disaster, which that had claimed the lives of 230,000 people across multiple countries, including 100,000 of them in Aceh. It was a global grief moment.

After the devastating 2004 tsunami, Ban Tha Din Daeng’s mangrove forests were a lifeline for the community, absorbing the worst of nature’s impact. With World Vision Thailand’s support, residents restored the forests, transforming them into a barrier of protection, a thriving ecosystem, and a hub for community-driven environmental conservation. Today, children and youth carry the mantle of safeguarding these vital green shields for future generations.

World Vision Zambia women in the Northern Region, in collaboration with the Catholic Women’s League at St. Mark's Parish, extended a helping hand to the children’s ward at Isoka District Hospital by donating essential items to support the health and well-being of young patients.

Born in 1969, Mulenga Anderson’s life took a drastic turn at the age of five when he contracted polio. The disease left him physically disabled, forcing him to adapt to a world that was not designed for his needs. Crawling became his only means of movement within the house. Navigating muddy terrains became impossible when it rained, often confining him indoors.

World Vision’s climate action policy, response, and recommendations to support vulnerable children, families, and communities globally.

Christmas is a time of joy, reflection, and compassion to reach out to those in need and spread hope. For World Vision Zambia and VisionFund Zambia, this festive season was an opportunity to embody the spirit of giving through their Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Initiative. Partnering with various organizations and communities brought comfort and dignity to vulnerable groups across the country. From incarcerated women and elderly caregivers to children in hospitals and new mothers, their acts of kindness demonstrated the power of love and generosity, impacting countless lives.