With Malawi facing various impacts of climate change exacerbated by environmental degradation while communities experiencing declining land productivity, soil erosion and deforestation, World Vision Malawi is supporting young people through clubs like Mlambe Impact Plus Club in Dindi to plant trees as a way of conserving the environment and supporting their livelihoods.

This inspiring article highlights how World Vision's Let the Children Come (LCC) project is transforming the lives of children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through Bible Reading Clubs. Operating in areas affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and social challenges, the initiative provides children with spiritual guidance, literacy support, and life skills through regular Bible reflection sessions. Through the personal testimonies of Bright and Christophe, readers discover how these clubs help children develop positive behaviour, strengthen their faith, learn to read, and embrace values such as obedience, forgiveness, and peacebuilding. The article also showcases the role of trained Sunday school facilitators, the distribution of thousands of Bibles and educational materials, and the integration of critical health messages, including Ebola prevention. Ultimately, the story demonstrates how Bible Reading Clubs serve as safe spaces where children can heal, learn, and grow, while calling for the expansion of this proven model to reach more vulnerable children across the region.

World Vision Malawi is transforming youth livelihoods and education outcomes through its Impact Plus Clubs in Thundu Area Programme where young people are being equipped with practical skills in irrigation farming while being encouraged to remain in school.

A mother in Dhaka's slums was forced to choose between feeding her children and educating them. Read her story of loss, guilt, and one daughter's second chance.

Tigwirizane Reading Camp Supported by World Vision Malawi is improving reading and writing skills among children in Phalombe through structured learning sessions.

Eswatini launched the National Children’s Consultative Forum, empowering children to influence decisions, promote their rights, and shape a better future.

4.2 million returnees are currently living in Ukraine, including 1.55 million people – 37% of all returnees – in frontline areas where active conflict is ongoing, raising urgent concerns that for millions of children, “going home” does not yet mean reaching safety, World Vision warns.

World Vision, through the WALIP Project funded by the U.S. Government, is helping conflict-affected children in North Kivu, eastern DRC, rebuild their lives through Child-Friendly Spaces. In Kanyaruchinya, nearly 900 children participate in educational, recreational, and psychosocial activities each week in a safe environment that promotes healing and growth. According to Moyo Kanghezani, Chief of Party of the WALIP Project, football has become a powerful tool for helping children cope with trauma, regain confidence, and envision a brighter future. Inspired by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and role models such as Cédric Bakambu, children like Ruphin and Kevine are pursuing their dreams while developing resilience and hope. The Child-Friendly Spaces demonstrate how investing in child protection, learning, and well-being can transform the lives of children affected by conflict.

In Beit Awwa, Jumana transformed a mother’s concern into a mission to create safe spaces for children through child protection and community support.

World Vision Eswatini and the Esicojeni Foundation have signed a new partnership worth over SZL 1.2 million to support vulnerable children, families, youth, and schools in the Shiselweni Region through livelihoods, food security, and empowerment initiatives.