For years, pupils at Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala District faced significant challenges in their pursuit of education. Overcrowded classrooms, a lack of proper sanitation facilities, and an inadequate water supply made learning difficult. However, through the persistent efforts of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Committee, the school now boasts a newly constructed 1x3 classroom block, an ablution block, and a mechanized water system—funded through the Ministry of Education and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

Mukuyu Rural Health Centre, serving 5,914 people, faced staff housing issues, forcing nurses to sleep in the maternity wing or commute, impacting patient care.

The Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach has significantly transformed the education sector by empowering communities to advocate for better educational services and infrastructure. Through CVA, parents, teachers, and local leaders actively engage with policymakers to address challenges such as inadequate school facilities, teacher shortages, and lack of learning materials. As a result, many schools have seen improved resource allocation, enhanced accountability, and increased enrollment rates, ultimately creating a more conducive learning environment for children

At Maiko Mpange Primary School, seeing children sitting on the floor during lessons was once a daily reality. With limited classroom space and a shortage of desks, students struggled to concentrate, affecting their performance and enthusiasm for learning.

World Vision Georgia's Achievements in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Our Initiatives, Strategic Focus, and Program Impact

World Vision Georgia's Achievements in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Our Initiatives, Strategic Focus, and Program Impact

We are a group of young researchers in Thailand who conducted a study to better understand how climate change and disasters affect children in our communities. Through this research, we hope to contribute to the raising of awareness on the impacts of climate change and disasters in our communities. In recent years, our country has experienced severe heat waves due to climate change. This interrupts our daily activities, including our schooling and our families’ livelihood, and has also caused us children and adults alike to experience many health problems.

National governance and infrastructures supporting children and young people’s collective participation in public decision-making.

World Vision’s Call to Action for the 12th Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development