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.

Climate change, violence, and hunger are trapping vulnerable children in poverty. This report explores their intersection and the urgent need for action.

Watch Djawahir’s Story: Learn how World Vision’s WASH efforts are rewriting stories of struggle into tales of triumph in CAR.

Discover how Deya’s life changed with clean water as World Vision brings hope to communities in CAR.

Before World Vision Mali's help, Kadia, a mother with albinism, faced long, exhausting walks to a well over 300 meters away. Sun exposure added health risks to her daily struggles.