Welcome to the very first edition of the Wider Vision Podcast! In this inaugural episode, the World Vision Zambia National Director, Marc Nosbach, shares the inspiration behind launching this podcast and highlights its vital role in advancing the well-being of children across the country.

World Vision Zambia’s Strong Girls Strong Zambia campaign is shifting gears as it enters its third year, with a bold new goal to raise ZMW 600,000 to provide 150 bicycles for girls in rural 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.

#Easter is a time of reflection, hope, and renewal. At World Vision Zambia, Easter reminds us of our shared calling to serve the most vulnerable, especially children, with compassion, dignity, and unwavering faith.

His Royal Highness Chief Bunda Bunda of the Soli people has applauded World Vision Zambia's Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach for transforming community engagement in Rufunsa District. Recognising the tool’s power to drive accountability and improve essential services, Chief Bunda Bunda hailed CVA as a catalyst for sustainable development in his chiefdom.

Gifts In Kind Impact Report for World Vision Malawi

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.

The Joining Forces Alliance is deeply alarmed by the rising cases of rape and defilement across the country. We are particularly disturbed by the fact that these heinous crimes are being committed by individuals entrusted with the duty to protect children. We commend the Government’s swift action to shut down one facility in Lusaka allegedly perpetrating child abuse and arresting perpetrators.

At a press conference held on Monday in Lusaka, the alliance, comprised of six leading child-focused organizations, including Save the Children, World Vision Zambia, Plan International Zambia, Child Fund, SOS Children's Villages International, and Terre des Hommes International Federation, expressed deep concern over the rising cases of child sexual abuse. Reports indicate that children are increasingly being victimized in spaces meant to be safe havens, such as homes, schools, and orphanages.