World Vision Tchad unveils bold 2030 roadmap for child welfare

N’Djamena — World Vision Tchad has rolled out its ambitious 2026-2030 national strategy, marking a significant step forward in transforming the lives of the country’s youngest citizens. Unveiled at a high-profile press conference, the initiative targets 3.29 million children, including 3.09 million deemed most vulnerable, through an integrated approach merging humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and peacebuilding efforts.

Uniting humanitarian action with long-term development

The launch event, held at N’Djamena’s Résidence Hôtel, brought together national authorities, technical partners, financial backers, and media representatives. Speaking on behalf of the organization, the West Africa Regional Director for World Vision, Carla Dominique Denizard, described the strategy as both bold and innovative. She emphasized its foundation in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, a framework designed to bridge emergency responses with sustainable growth initiatives and peace consolidation efforts.

« Every child in Chad deserves the chance to not just survive but to thrive, » Denizard stated. « Achieving this vision requires robust partnerships, deep community engagement, and the integration of cultural and spiritual realities into our interventions. » She highlighted the ongoing challenges across West and Central Africa—security threats, deep-rooted poverty, climate change impacts, and massive population displacements—as critical factors shaping this strategic direction.

The strategy aligns closely with continental and global development frameworks, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 16), and Chad’s Vision 2030. Key focus areas include strengthening human capital, enhancing social protection systems, adapting to climate change, improving literacy through the Unlock Literacy program, and safeguarding children from all forms of violence.

A 20% increase in ambition for vulnerable children

Édouard Ngoy Wangoy, National Director of World Vision Tchad, hailed the launch as « a historic milestone » for both the organization and the future generations of Chad. He noted that the new strategy represents a 20% increase in ambition compared to previous cycles, with a clear mission: to reach 3.29 million children by 2030, including 3.09 million of the most vulnerable. « Our goal is simple yet profound: we want every child in Chad to not only survive but to flourish, » Wangoy asserted.

He painted a stark picture of the challenges facing Chad today—persistent poverty, widespread malnutrition, recurrent humanitarian crises, and escalating climate-related pressures. With nearly 42% of the population living below the poverty line, Wangoy stressed the urgent need for intensified support to vulnerable populations.

The 2026-2030 strategy prioritizes four core pillars: integrated nutrition and health services with a strong focus on maternal and child health; educational advancement through the Unlock Literacy program, which aims to build foundational reading skills early in a child’s schooling; comprehensive child protection measures to prevent violence and exploitation; and community resilience-building initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Call for collective action to secure children’s futures

Following the strategy’s unveiling, World Vision Tchad officials issued a united call to action for all stakeholders. Government authorities, technical and financial partners, civil society organizations, religious and community leaders, and media outlets were urged to collaborate closely to ensure the strategy’s success. Emphasizing the indispensability of collective mobilization, the organization underscored that transforming current challenges into sustainable opportunities hinges on unified, coordinated efforts.

By aligning with Chad’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, World Vision Tchad aims to create a nation where every child is protected, well-nourished, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential—today and into the future.