We spoke with Fahim, a teenager from Badghis, who, like many in his village, had no access to clean water. Forced to rely on contaminated sources, he developed kidney stones, a painful condition linked to unsafe drinking water and dehydration. Two months later, we returned to his village to see the impact of World Vision's newly installed water network - and whether his health had improved. On this World Water Day, witness how access to clean water transforms lives - and why urgent action is needed.

This article highlights the impact of projects implemented thanks to the Chosen initiative. The Karawa AP, a beneficiary of this initiative, now has access to a clean water supply program, which has significantly reduced cases of disease and decreased the distance that women and children had to travel to fetch water, a much longer journey just a few years ago. Thanks to the support of sponsors, waterborne diseases have decreased, and children can now thrive.

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For years, Sara Macamo and the women in her remote community faced dangerous, exhausting treks to collect unsafe water from the Limpopo River, often shared with animals and contaminated with disease. However, the installation of a borehole transformed their lives, eliminating the perilous journeys and providing easy access to clean water. This change allowed women to focus on farming and childcare, while young girls could attend school regularly, leading to improved education and hope for a better future.

Through a World Vision supported water system, learners at a school in Ntondozi, Eswatini longer go a day without food. There is a reliable supply of water, ensuring the school is able to prepare meals everyday.

As part of the World Water Day, World Vision Mozambique reflects around its contribution to increase the number of people with access to clean water and proper sanitation, particular among women and adolescent.

During World Water Day 2025, World Vision Zambia National Director Marc Nosbach has emphasised the urgent need for collective action to ensure children and their communities have access to clean and safe water. He highlights that while water is life, countless children across Zambia are still deprived of this basic necessity, affecting their health, education, and overall well-being.