World Vision Tchad sets sights on ambitious 2030 transformation for children

N’Djamena – World Vision Tchad has launched its groundbreaking 2026-2030 national strategy, unveiling a bold vision to reach 3.29 million children across the country by the end of the decade. The comprehensive roadmap combines humanitarian aid with sustainable development and peacebuilding initiatives, marking a significant shift in the organization’s approach to child welfare in the region.

A holistic approach to tackle pressing challenges

The newly unveiled strategy targets 3.09 million of the most vulnerable children in Tchad, addressing critical areas including health, nutrition, education, child protection, and climate resilience. The initiative was formally presented during a high-profile press conference in N’Djamena, attended by media representatives, technical and financial partners, and national authorities.

Carla Dominique Denizard, World Vision’s Regional Director for West Africa based in Dakar, described the strategy as “innovative and far-reaching.” She emphasized the organization’s “Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus” approach, which bridges emergency relief with long-term sustainable development and peacebuilding efforts. “Children in Tchad deserve more than survival—they deserve to thrive,” she stated, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships, community engagement, and cultural integration in achieving these goals.

The strategy aligns with continental and global development frameworks, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals (specifically SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 16), and Tchad’s Vision 2030. It prioritizes human capital development, social protection, climate adaptation, literacy enhancement through the Unlock Literacy program, and comprehensive child protection measures.

Targets and ambitions for the coming decade

Édouard Ngoy Wangoy, National Director of World Vision Tchad, called the strategy launch a “historic moment” for both the organization and the future of Tchad’s children. He noted that the new roadmap represents a 20% increase in ambition compared to previous cycles, with a clear objective: to ensure every child in Tchad not only survives but thrives by 2030.

“Our vision is simple yet bold: to reach 3.29 million children, including 3.09 million of the most vulnerable,” he explained. He underscored the country’s persistent challenges—persistent poverty, malnutrition, recurring humanitarian crises, and the far-reaching impacts of climate change—underscoring the urgent need for intensified action on behalf of the most vulnerable populations.

The strategy outlines several key priority areas:

• Integrated health and nutrition: Focusing on maternal and child health to combat malnutrition and improve overall well-being.
• Education transformation: Expanding the Unlock Literacy program to enhance early reading skills and educational outcomes.
• Child protection: Strengthening systems to shield children from all forms of violence and exploitation.
• Climate resilience: Building community capacity to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Call for collective action

Following the strategy’s unveiling, World Vision Tchad’s leadership issued a call to action for all national stakeholders. They urged government authorities, technical and financial partners, civil society organizations, religious and community leaders, and media representatives to collaborate closely to ensure the strategy’s success.

The organization emphasized that collective mobilization is essential to turning current challenges into sustainable opportunities for Tchad’s children. Through this ambitious 2026-2030 strategy, World Vision Tchad aims to contribute significantly to the country’s Vision 2030 and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a future where every child is protected, nourished, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential.