Tools & Resources
MEQA is a digital e-monitoring and coaching tool that allows World Vision’s field office staff to observe and measure the quality of implementation of educatio…
Education
Education
Promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality learning for the most vulnerable children and adolescents to improve well-being and break the cycle of poverty.
In 2025, World Vision U.S. reached 300,000 people through our Education initiatives
Highlights
Learning Roots
Learning Roots is World Vision’s play-based early childhood development model grounded in global best practices that supports children ages 3 to 6. It equips caregivers, trains teachers, and strengthens systems to ensure children are ready for school and lifelong learning. Results in one context showed a significant increase in the percentage of children aged 3-6 years who are developmentally on track in all domains.
Unlock Literacy
Unlock Literacy is World Vision’s evidence-based program to enhance early-grade reading by supporting teachers, equipping parents to foster literacy at home, and involving communities in reading activities outside of school. A cross-country analysis found that in ten pilot countries, seven showed significant reading gains, surpassing global benchmarks for impact.
IMPACT+
IMPACT+ is World Vision’s life skills and active citizenship program for adolescents, implemented in over 30 countries. In 2023-2024, it reached over 60,000 adolescents. The approach has been proven to enhance developmental assets and civic participation, fostering social cohesion and a smooth transition to productive adulthood.
About
Creating safe, inclusive spaces where all children can learn and grow.
World Vision’s goal is to ensure equitable access to quality education and improved retention and learning for all girls and boys — including those with disabilities — in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning, empowering them with the skills for better life opportunities and a brighter future. We seek to remove barriers to education and create a supportive, safe learning environment where children feel protected and free from violence.
We work with children and adolescents, schools, communities, and local governments to strengthen teacher skills, remove harmful social and gender norms that contribute to gender-based violence in schools, build capacity in inclusive education, provide access to reading materials in local languages, and strengthen school management and parental/community involvement in education.
We aim to make an impact on children’s lives by working with communities, partners, and local governments to:
- Support play-based early childhood development approaches
- Increase the number of primary school children who can read and achieve a minimum proficiency in mathematics
- Ensure more girls and boys are protected from violence
- Improve adolescents’ education and life skills
- Leverage innovation and technology to increase reading outcomes for children with disabilities and those in low-resource contexts
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Education & Youth Life Stages
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Adolescent Education
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Early Childhood Development
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Foundational Skills
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Youth
Education Research & Resources
Research
Strengthening education systems is a complex challenge, and this ex-post evaluation explores how seemingly fragmented social accountability interventions have …
Education
Locally Led Dev
Tools & Resources
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in education is crucial to ensure that all children have equal access to education and can achieve the expec…
Education
GEDSI
Education News & Insights
Blog03/06/2026
Children cannot learn when they are hungry. This connection between nutrition and education has shaped school meals programs for more than a century, in the…
Education
FSL
Blog03/06/2026
As the second blog in our School Meals Day series, this piece builds on the nutritional foundation of school meals to examine how they accelerate…
Education
FSL
Blog03/05/2026
This blog launches a four‑part series exploring how school meals move from meeting children’s most immediate nutritional needs to strengthening education syste…
Education
Health
Impact in Action
Explore evidence-based insights and inspiring stories of change from communities around the world.
Abraham's Journey to School
Abraham has cerebral palsy. He dreamed of going to school like his sisters, but his mother struggled to get him there on her own. Uburezi Iwacu (Homes & Communities) is supporting children like Abraham to help make their dreams come true.
Enabling Children to Thrive
The Abdi Borru Early Childhood Development center in Ethiopia’s Oromia region offers a vibrant, nurturing environment where children like six-year-old Eliham thrive through playful learning and social interaction. Once shy and struggling with basic skills, Eliham has gained confidence, made friends, and is now well-prepared for first grade, thanks to the center’s supportive approach.
Inclusive Playful Parenting for a Brighter Childhood
In Nepal, the project works with local organizations to support caregivers and parents in their vital role in child development. Through a holistic approach, the project offers support including home visits for vulnerable families, radio programs on key topics, and playmaking workshops. The goal: to build a lifelong foundation for learning and growth.
Building Resilience Through Education
In war-affected Ukraine, World Vision and local partner Responsible Citizens are equipping displaced children and families with tools to cope and continue learning through soft skills training, English classes, and psychosocial support. These efforts create safe spaces for growth and resilience, helping over 266,000 children stay focused on their future despite the ongoing conflict.
