On World Health Day, on the seventh of April, we celebrate the significant advancements in maternal and child health in Angola. The World Vision Angola, through the Mais e Melhor Saúde project, has been directly contributing to the reduction of neonatal and child mortality, with notable impact in the municipalities of Cazenga, Cacuaco, and Talatona.

World Vision Afghanistan’s health sector ensures that women like Freshta have access to the essential healthcare services they need in the areas where we operate.

Lives of children, families, and communities across Lesotho transformed through Gift-in-Kind impact boosting education, health, and child protection.

What’s the true impact of healthcare in the hardest-to-reach areas of Afghanistan? Hear firsthand from mothers and fathers who bring their children for life-saving treatment at World Vision’s clinics - supported through the DAWAM project and funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). These clinics are more than just healthcare facilities - they’re lifelines. They provide: ➡️ Vaccinations ➡️ Midwifery services ➡️ Mental health & psychosocial support ➡️ Malnutrition screenings & treatments ➡️ Primary healthcare ➡️ Delivery services Staffed by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, midwives, counselors, and health promoters, these facilities are a vital part of the community, saving lives and offering hope in areas where healthcare was not accessible.

In FY24, World Vision Eswatini integrated over $2.3M in Gifts in Kind (GIK) resources—such as school furniture, medical supplies, and bicycles—into key programmes, boosting child well-being, health, education, and community resilience across vulnerable communities.

In the 2024 financial year, World Vision Zambia achieved remarkable progress in improving the well-being of vulnerable children and communities by strategically integrating Gifts In Kind (GIK) across key sectors. Through the distribution of essential items, including school furniture, medical supplies, bicycles, re-milled soap, clothing, and toys, the organisation has significantly enhanced education, health, hygiene, and mobility, while fostering resilience and long-term development across communities.

In many communities across Zambia, expectant mothers face an uphill battle in accessing the essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Traditional antenatal care has long relied on iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements, but coverage gaps, sociocultural barriers, and adherence challenges have limited their effectiveness. This has left many pregnant and postpartum women vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, which can lead to complications such as anemia, low birth weight, and even maternal mortality.

11-year-old Aurora's life changed after World Vision built a borehole near her home in the north of Mozambique, eliminating her daily hour-long walk for unsafe water. This improved her school attendance and the community's access to clean water for better health and farming. Serving 400 people, this project is part of a larger WASH program that has positively impacted over 14,700 individuals in the region.

Over the past 18 months, the West Bank has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis. In response, World Vision has expanded its mental health support through the “Enhanced Access to Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Services for Vulnerable Communities” project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). At the heart of this initiative is Group Problem Management Plus (GPM+), a community-based intervention designed to equip women with practical tools to manage stress, solve everyday problems, and regain a sense of control. Read this story to learn more about this approach.