World Vision Southern Africa

World Vision Southern Africa World Vision Southern Africa Region represents nine Southern African countries. We are child focused .

We prioritize the poorest and the most vulnerable children communities to improve child survival development , protection and Participation.

13/08/2026

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ง ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ง ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐š๐ญ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ค?

Floods. Disease outbreaks. Displacement. Insecurity.

For those responding to humanitarian emergencies, the crisis isn't always something happening around them. Sometimes, they are working directly in the path of danger making difficult decisions, preparing for what could happen next and continuing to serve when the risks are real.

In the latest episode of Behind the Mission: Humanitarian Conversations, Eddie Palula, Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Director for World Vision Southern Africa, takes us behind the headlines and into the realities of humanitarian response.

We talk about the emergencies facing Southern Africa, the threats humanitarian workers encounter, what happens after the cameras leave, and the moments from the field that stay with you long after the response is over.

His message is a powerful reminder: humanitarian action requires courage but it also requires preparedness, partnership and people willing to act.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch Eddie's conversation and go Behind the Mission.

United Nations OCHA World Food Programme Africa United Nations SADC Secretariat COMESA Secretariat Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)- Zambia

๐Ÿ— ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐’ ๐“๐Ž ๐†๐Ž ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐‹๐ƒ ๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜Humanitarian action is more than responding to need. It is also about telling t...
10/08/2026

๐Ÿ— ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐’ ๐“๐Ž ๐†๐Ž ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐‹๐ƒ ๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜

Humanitarian action is more than responding to need. It is also about telling the story, raising the voice, building partnerships and turning awareness into action.

Today, we continue our countdown with Pamela Chama, Communications, Advocacy & External Engagement Director at World Vision Southern Africa Regional Office, and colleagues across the region who help connect humanitarian needs with the people, policies and partnerships that can make a difference.

But acting for humanity also means protecting those who deliver it. Humanitarian workers must be able to serve safely, and their work and the communities they serve must be protected under international humanitarian law.

9 days to go. 9 days closer to celebrating everyone who chooses to



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๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐’ ๐“๐Ž ๐†๐Ž ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐‹๐ƒ ๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜.What does it mean to choose to serve others when the work itself can come wit...
09/08/2026

๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐’ ๐“๐Ž ๐†๐Ž ๐”๐๐“๐ˆ๐‹ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐‹๐ƒ ๐‡๐”๐Œ๐€๐๐ˆ๐“๐€๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜.

What does it mean to choose to serve others when the work itself can come with risk and uncertainty?

Across Southern Africa and around the world, humanitarian workers continue to show up often in difficult and dangerous circumstances to support communities, protect lives and offer hope.

Today, we count down and recognise Kalumba Malila, Regional Capability Lead for Risk & Investigation, and the many humanitarian workers who help make it possible for others to serve safely and effectively.

Their courage reminds us that humanitarian action is not without risk. But neither is the commitment to humanity.

10 days to go. Let's celebrate the people who continue to .


07/08/2026

Who takes care of the people who take care of the world?

When we think about humanitarian work, we often picture those on the frontlines. But behind every humanitarian response is another storyโ€”the people who recruit, support, develop and care for the teams serving vulnerable communities.

In this episode of Behind the Mission: Humanitarian Conversations, Rendani Mamphogoro Ramovha (MBA) at World Vision Southern Africa, shares why investing in people is one of the most important investments any humanitarian organisation can make.

Because when we care for our people, they're better equipped to care for others.
๐ŸŽฅ Watch the conversation.

05/08/2026

Humanitarian action is about more than what happens in the field.

Behind every programme, every emergency response and every child reached is a team of dedicated professionals working together to make hope possible.

As we mark World Humanitarian Day, we're proud to share the first episode of Behind the Mission: Humanitarian Conversationsโ€”a series celebrating the people whose work enables humanitarian action across Southern Africa.

In this episode, Nthembe Ngalande reflects on the vital role of Administration & Corporate Services and reminds us that every function, every team and every individual contributes to changing lives.

Because humanitarian work is never the effort of one personโ€”it's the power of many working together.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the conversation and join us in celebrating the people behind the mission.

29/07/2026

What does it really take to deliver humanitarian assistance?

Beyond the frontlines are dedicated professionals whose work makes every emergency response possible. Their stories are rarely told but they are essential to every life changed.

This World Humanitarian Day, we're taking you Behind the Mission.

Join us as colleagues from across World Vision Southern Africa Regional Office share the purpose behind their work, the challenges they navigate, and why every role matters in humanitarian action.

๐ŸŽฌ Premiering 5 August 2026

Because humanitarian action isn't the work of a few it's the commitment of many.

Across Southern Africa, climate change and land degradation continue to threaten livelihoods, food security and the futu...
29/07/2026

Across Southern Africa, climate change and land degradation continue to threaten livelihoods, food security and the future of children. That is why scaling up Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is more than an environmental initiativeโ€”it is an investment in resilient communities.

We congratulate World Vision Zimbabwe, the Government of Zimbabwe and all partners on the launch of the Zimbabwe FMNR Scale-Up Framework and the signing of the Harare Declaration on FMNR. This bold commitment to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land and support 250,000 farming households by 2033 demonstrates what is possible when governments, communities, faith leaders, development partners and the private sector work together.

FMNR has already shown that restoring landscapes does not always require expensive interventions. By empowering farmers to regenerate and manage naturally occurring trees, communities can improve soil health, strengthen climate resilience, increase agricultural productivity and create a more sustainable future for children.

As World Vision Southern Africa, we are encouraged to see this momentum growing across the region. Nature-based solutions such as FMNR are critical to building resilient food systems, protecting ecosystems and ensuring children can thrive in the face of a changing climate.

Displaced once. Displaced again. Still waiting for peace.For families in Cabo Delgado, displacement is not a single even...
24/07/2026

Displaced once. Displaced again. Still waiting for peace.

For families in Cabo Delgado, displacement is not a single event, it is a cycle. Nearly 1.3 million people have been forced from their homes since 2017, with 200,000 more uprooted in 2026 alone.

World Vision-Moรงambique is calling for coordinated partner support to reach 50,000 people across Cabo Delgado and Nampula.

Protracted crises need sustained attention, not fading headlines.

UNICEF World Bank Africa UNICEF Mozambique

15/07/2026

โšฝ Did you watch the first World Cup semi-final last night?

Was your team celebrating at the final whistle?

Now it's your turn to step onto the pitch.

Meet Bornface from Zambia. He smashed 50+ keepy-uppies in just one go. ๐Ÿ‘

Think you can beat him?

Record your keepy-uppy challenge, tag us or send us your video we would d love to share it!

๐Ÿ’™ Sponsor a child today and help unlock a brighter future.

14/07/2026

โšฝ๐ŸŒ Football has the power to unite the world and every child deserves the chance to dream big.

As the excitement of the World Cup builds, Collins from Zambia has stepped up to the challenge! In just 20 seconds, he put his football skills to the test in an epic keepy-uppy challenge.

But this is about more than football.

It's a reminder that children everywhere have incredible talent, determination, and potential. With the right opportunities, support, and encouragement, they can achieve extraordinary things both on and off the pitch.

๐Ÿ‘€ Think you can beat Collins?

Show us what you've got! Record your own 20-second keepy-uppy challenge, tag us, or send us your videoโ€”we'd love to share your attempt and see if you can take the crown! โšฝ๐Ÿ™Œ

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