Today, children in East Africa face an array of challenges. Conflict disrupts lives in Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia, forcing families to flee their homes and depriving children of safety, stability, and access to education. Of particular concern, is the dire food insecurity in the region, occasioned by the polycrisis of conflict, climate change and economic hardship.

Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa of along other leaders and representatives from Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, and Namibia, meet in Victoria Falls to mark World Children’s Day. The event, highlighted the importance of children’s rights and their role in shaping the future.

The right to food is not just a fundamental human right but also a critical pillar for building healthier, stronger communities. In the face of ongoing droughts and food insecurity, World Vision Zambia remains deeply committed to ensuring that every child and family has access to nutritious meals. This year's World Food Day, celebrated in Namwala under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.”  highlights our dedication to partnering with communities and government to secure a future where no one goes hungry.

Lifesaving food packages reach vulnerable families in Lesotho, providing crucial support in the fight against hunger amid rising food insecurity

This article tells the story of how humanitarian actors, particularly those from World Vision and the WFP, managed to overcome the challenges of reaching the most vulnerable people. The story focuses on internally displaced people (IDPs), who had no access to humanitarian aid because roads were impassable for a variety of reasons. But thanks to their resilience, even though others have died of hunger, these IDPs now have access to aid and are receiving food. Their children are now spared from hunger and malnutrition.

The conflict in Lebanon, which escalated in late September, has intensified significantly over the past ten days, reaching unprecedented levels nationwide. In the south, 37 villages and around 200,000 homes have been destroyed, leaving thousands homeless and displaced to shelters across the country. In Beirut’s suburbs, relentless airstrikes have caused widespread destruction, with frequent evacuation orders. Despite the risks, many residents remain in their homes, and local markets, a key source of livelihoods, are still running.

World Vision hosts the Southern Africa WASH Forum 2024, focusing on clean water access, sanitation, hygiene, and strategies for vulnerable communities in Africa.

Lebanon Response Situation Report

National Director’s address at the 25th WaterNet Symposium, highlighting Lesotho’s climate challenges, water innovation, and the role of youth in sustainability