A child's life transformed by a benevolent couple through the Channel of Hope for Child Protection training. From rejection to a loving family and a new beginning.

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.

Mateteu, a Mozambican farmer, transformed his life by joining a savings group, learning financial skills, and investing in his farm, boosting crop production and income.

Anna, a mother of two in bustling Rusizi, felt lost amid the town's hustle. Fresh out of high school, she faced an uncertain future with no job or clear prospects.

This initiative, which aims to assist over 24,000 individuals (4329 households), is addressing the acute needs created by the drought while laying a foundation for resilience.

Moonzwe Rural Health Centre, once without running water, faced dire conditions. In 2024, change came, improving safety for 4,422 people across 38 villages.

Imagine being 16 and having to miss school for three days every month, or having to sit and write on the floor because there is no chair, desk, or bench at your school. This was Elizabeth’s reality until the Enabling Meaningful Participation of Women and Girls for Essential Rights (EMPOWER) project, funded by Irish Aid, brought big changes to Melut Girls Primary School.

World Vision Somalia’s Impact in 2024 In 2024, Somalia faced relentless shocks, from devastating floods and ongoing conflict to economic instability, leaving millions struggling to meet their basic needs. With 6.9 million people, including 5 million children, in urgent need, World Vision Somalia, alongside our dedicated partners, stepped up to deliver life-saving assistance and long-term resilience programmes to help communities meet immediate needs, recover, and rebuild. We reached 1.4 million people, nearly 850,000 of them children, providing emergency aid, food security, healthcare, nutrition, clean water, education, and more. From launching our first-ever boat-based emergency response to leading evacuation efforts during historic floods, our dedicated teams stood on the frontlines of hope for children and their communities. We invite you to read this report and see how, together, we made a difference for children.