In Misengo Village, Annie Bwalya Kapasa is a source of hope for expectant mothers. As a dedicated member of the Safe Motherhood Action Group (SMAG), Annie has been transforming maternal and child health in her community since she joined in 2015. Her journey took a significant turn in 2019 when World Vision Zambia provided her with specialized training, equipping her with the skills to support pregnant women and young mothers.

We are a group of young researchers in Thailand who conducted a study to better understand how climate change and disasters affect children in our communities. Through this research, we hope to contribute to the raising of awareness on the impacts of climate change and disasters in our communities. In recent years, our country has experienced severe heat waves due to climate change. This interrupts our daily activities, including our schooling and our families’ livelihood, and has also caused us children and adults alike to experience many health problems.

Chrizeria, 11, dreams of breaking poverty through education. World Vision Zambia's cookware donation transformed her school life, giving her more time to study and hope for a brighter future.

During the International Women's Day celebration, women in South Sudan highlighted the importance of their identity, while stressing the crucial role that mother-to-mother support groups play in empowering women within their communities.