One year ago, in the Milé refugee camp in eastern Chad, Adam then two years old was fighting for his life. His weakened little body and lifeless gaze revealed the urgency of his condition. His mother, overwhelmed and desperate, no longer knew where to turn to save her child.

This press release conveys World Vision’s alert regarding the severe deterioration of the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Recent clashes that led to the capture of Uvira, in South Kivu, by AFC/M23 rebels, a highly strategic town, have resulted in the deaths of many women and children, while triggering large-scale displacement towards Rwanda and Burundi. In a context where humanitarian actors are critically short of resources to meet urgent needs, this press release also serves as an urgent call for strengthened support to help save lives.

Amid ongoing conflict, displacement, overlapping crises, and worsening climate shocks, humanitarian needs in the Middle East & Eastern Europe are soaring.

For the first time, working with the Zambian Government, World Vision Zambia organised a vibrant and historic celebration of World Food Day in Mwinilunga District. The event brought together government officials, traditional leaders, partners, and community members to mark the occasion and officially launch the ENOUGH Campaign in North-Western Province. The event, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” aimed to raise awareness about child hunger and malnutrition while fostering collective action to address these critical issues.

World Vision partners with the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to advance child-centred policies, scale proven solutions, and accelerate progress toward ending hunger and poverty.

In Iraq’s Sinjar, Mayada rebuilds her confidence through training, becoming a community leader and inspiring women to pursue learning and new opportunities.

Children and youth researchers demand immediate policy change to end malnutrition. Read the new Asia-Pacific report mandating free school meal programs.