Dolly Mudongo, a mother of seven from Khoma village, transformed her life through participation in a Saving and Internal Lending Community (SILC) supported by the GAINS Tuya Kumpala project. Previously struggling with unstable income and limited resources, she gained access to savings and small loans that allowed her to grow her soap-making business. Within months, her earnings increased, enabling her to meet her family’s basic needs and improve their food security. Today, Dolly enjoys greater financial stability and looks to the future with confidence, illustrating the impact of community-based savings groups in empowering vulnerable households.

In Mabalane, Mozambique, improved access to safe water is transforming lives, reducing long walks, restoring dignity, and creating new opportunities for families.

"The road to school takes an hour... When I go back alone, I'm afraid they will find me," says 12-year-old Dalia, about the daily challenges she faces.

In Baringo County, Musa Chemjor is rebuilding his family’s future through FMNR and Savings for Transformation groups, gaining financial discipline, restoring livelihoods, and moving from daily survival to stability.

This opion is about supporting women to lead environmental transformation

This article tells the inspiring story of Jacqui Tshela, a young farmer in rural DR Congo who transformed her livelihood through improved agricultural practices learned in a Farmer Field School. After years of low yields and discouragement, she adopted new techniques and significantly increased her cassava production on a much smaller plot. Her success highlights how training, quality seeds, and community support can boost food security, restore hope, and empower vulnerable households.

Despite escalating conflict, climate shocks, economic instability and widespread displacement, we reached over 26 million people, including 16.4 million children

Access to clean water and safe sanitation through World Vision’s WASH program transformed Senate’s health, safety, and everyday wellbeing.

In drought‑stricken Fabidji, Niger, World Vision supports vulnerable families through the 3N Initiative by distributing goats that restore income, food security, and dignity. This assistance helped 11‑year‑old Issoufou’s family recover their livelihood, improve resilience, and pursue a brighter future.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows