article / April 15, 2025
Empowering Communities Through Citizen Voice and Action: A Path to Better Public Services in Chongwe East Area Programme
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.
publication / March 17, 2025
Citizen Voice and Action Impact Stories
World Vision's social accountability approach, Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), equips communities to hold their own governments accountable for the promises they make. CVA works by educating citizens about their rights and equipping them to advocate for improvements to basic services. World Vision Malawi celebrates impact through the booklet.
opinion / April 11, 2025
Youth expect action, not just sympathy from Nutrition for Growth leaders
The three teenagers from Nepal, Sierra Leone and Colombia want their advocacy to world leaders at #N4GParis to translate into better nutrition for the world’s children
article / March 3, 2025
How Citizen Voice and Action Transformed Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala district
For years, pupils at Masamba Day Secondary School in Mbala District faced significant challenges in their pursuit of education. Overcrowded classrooms, a lack of proper sanitation facilities, and an inadequate water supply made learning difficult. However, through the persistent efforts of the Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) Committee, the school now boasts a newly constructed 1x3 classroom block, an ablution block, and a mechanized water system—funded through the Ministry of Education and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
publication / April 2, 2025
South Asia and Pacific ENOUGH 2025 Campaign Report
ENOUGH Report: Learn how World Vision fights child hunger in South Asia & Pacific. Discover youth-led solutions & our impact on nutrition policy.
article / April 17, 2025
World Vision Calls on Parliament to Place Children at the Center of Mozambique’s Development Agenda
World Vision Mozambique and Parliament renew shared interest to reinforce actions to place children at the top of the agenda as the Assembly of the Republic begins its five-year term.
article / February 26, 2025
How Citizen Voice and Action Brought Healthcare Workers a Home
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.
video / February 13, 2025
Citizen Voice and Action model transforming the education sector in Northern Zambia.
The Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach has significantly transformed the education sector by empowering communities to advocate for better educational services and infrastructure. Through CVA, parents, teachers, and local leaders actively engage with policymakers to address challenges such as inadequate school facilities, teacher shortages, and lack of learning materials. As a result, many schools have seen improved resource allocation, enhanced accountability, and increased enrollment rates, ultimately creating a more conducive learning environment for children
article / April 10, 2025
Lebohang Calls for Stronger Action Against Child Abuse
12-year-old Lebohang urges governments to strengthen laws and protect all children, including those with disabilities, from sexual abuse and exploitation.