World Vision Tchad has unveiled its ambitious National Strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant step forward in improving the lives of children across the country. The strategy was officially presented during a high-level press conference held in N’Djamena, bringing together media representatives, technical and financial partners, and national authorities.
a vision for 3.29 million children by 2030
Under this new roadmap, World Vision Tchad aims to impact the lives of 3.29 million children, including 3.09 million of the most vulnerable, by 2030. The approach integrates humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and peacebuilding efforts to address the multifaceted challenges facing children in the region.
the humanitarion-development-peace nexus at the core
Carla Dominique Denizard, Regional Director for West Africa at World Vision, described the strategy as bold and innovative. She emphasized its foundation in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, a framework designed to bridge emergency responses with long-term development and peacebuilding initiatives. « 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.
Denizard also underscored the broader challenges facing the region, including insecurity, multidimensional poverty, climate change, and mass displacement. World Vision’s approach seeks to tackle these issues holistically by combining immediate humanitarian assistance with sustainable development and peacebuilding measures.
aligning with global and continental goals
The strategy is designed to align with key continental and international frameworks, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13 and 16), and Tchad’s own Vision 2030. Priorities include strengthening human capital, enhancing social protection, adapting to climate change, improving education through the Unlock Literacy program, and safeguarding children’s rights.
a 20% increase in ambition
Édouard Ngoy Wangoy, National Director of World Vision Tchad, described the launch as a historic milestone for the organization and the future of Tchadian children. He noted that the new strategy represents a 20% increase in ambition compared to the previous cycle, with a clear goal: ensuring every child in Tchad not only survives but thrives.
« Our mission is simple yet bold: reach 3.29 million children by 2030, » Wangoy explained. He also highlighted the pressing challenges facing the country, including persistent poverty, malnutrition, recurrent humanitarian crises, and the impacts of climate change. With nearly 42% of the population living below the poverty line, intensified efforts are critical to support the most vulnerable communities.
key focus areas for 2026-2030
The strategy outlines several priority areas:
- Integrated nutrition and health: Strengthening maternal and child health services.
- Education enhancement: Expanding the Unlock Literacy program to improve early reading skills.
- Child protection: Combating violence against children through community-based initiatives.
- Climate resilience: Building community capacity to adapt to climate change impacts.
At the close of the presentation, World Vision Tchad called for collective action from all national stakeholders. Authorities, technical and financial partners, civil society organizations, religious and community leaders, and the media were urged to collaborate closely to ensure the strategy’s success. The organization stressed that a united effort is essential to transform current challenges into sustainable opportunities for Tchadian children.
The 2026-2030 strategy represents a pivotal step toward achieving Tchad’s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, with the ultimate aim of creating a nation where every child is protected, nourished, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential.