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Discover how World Vision's banana farming project in Loma, DRC, helped Vainqueur’s family achieve financial stability and enabled him to pursue his dream of education. Read about their inspiring journey from farm to classroom.

Education gives children a chance to learn, grow, and make their dreams a reality. Without it, children may face social and functional barriers. They are less likely to participate in decision-making, stripping away their ability to carve a better future for themselves and their communities. This is especially true for vulnerable children.

Born from Canada’s inspiring Together for Learning Campaign, the Refugee Education Council (REC) has been a driving force in advocating for quality education for refugees and displaced youth. We are proud to announce our dynamic 2024-2025 cohort—a diverse collective of 12 refugee leaders and advocates from 10 different countries.

Children’s play is more than simple amusement or a way to burn off natural energy. Play is a fundamental component of cognitive development, cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.

All it takes is a little love and hope from one sponsor to change the course of life for a child and their family.

A free, interactive literacy software program called ABRA/READS is helping children in Rwanda develop their English literacy skills through play-based learning.

World Vision’s Equality for Girls’ Access to Learning (EGAL) project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Sister Helene in the DRC is working with vulnerable girls through EGAL.

Find out all the ways toys can make a positive change in the lives of children across the world, courtesy of Spinmaster.

It’s safe to say that physical and language barriers are felt between sponsored child and sponsor. Though letters and emails are often translated into corresponding languages, there is one type of communication that requires no interpretation, bridging the gaps of physical and linguistic separation.

Kindness and generosity seem simple enough, but what might seem like effortless gestures are actually life-changing for vulnerable children and families by presenting them with opportunities to receive life’s essential needs, leading to a brighter future.

Learn how play-based learning, especially for conflict-affected children, can be an ideal learning approach to foster children's literacy and peaceful societies.

Syrian children in Lebanon have lost months or years of education to war and economic crisis. Many are catching up through a World Vision program.

Education is an important part of life regardless of one’s gender, race, or social class. This article explains why and how education affects one’s future.

Every child is unique, but they all have the same right to go to school and receive an education. And a huge part of a child’s positive educational journey lies in the hands of their teachers.

For all children, but especially for girls, education provides stability for today and opportunities for tomorrow. Learn more about girls' education & how to help.

This story follows early childhood development classes and the impact it has made in their students.

What is child labour and what is Canada doing about it? Get the facts on what causes child labour, the global supply chain and what you can do to help stop it.

Supporting the education of children and youths is a priority. Learn more about World Vision’s educational programs in Bolivia.

Two continents and 7,000 miles can't break the bond between these women who believe in the life-changing power of educating girls.

International Women’s Day, or IWD for short, was originally known as National Women’s Day and dates back to the 1908 protests by garment workers in New York City. Many women’s rights activists had rallied behind the idea and the first official celebration took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Germany. In 1975 IWD became officially recognized by The United Nations as an annual event, with yearly themes set by the organization as focal points.