World Vision Tchad’s Ambitious 2030 Roadmap Unveiled in N’Djamena

World Vision Tchad has officially introduced its 2026–2030 National Strategy in a high-profile press conference held in N’Djamena, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s most vulnerable children. The launch event brought together national authorities, media representatives, technical partners, and financial backers to outline a bold vision: transforming the lives of 3.29 million children by the end of the decade, including 3.09 million from the most at-risk communities.

Breaking down the strategy: human development, peace, and climate resilience

At the core of this initiative lies the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, a forward-thinking framework designed to bridge emergency relief with long-term sustainable growth and peacebuilding. This integrated approach responds to Tchad’s most pressing challenges: chronic poverty, malnutrition, recurring humanitarian crises, and the escalating impacts of climate change.

The strategy aligns with Africa’s continental agenda, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 16). It emphasizes strengthening human capital, expanding social protection, adapting to climate shifts, and ensuring every child’s right to education, nutrition, and safety.

A regional leader outlines the way forward

Carla Dominique Denizard, World Vision’s Regional Director for West Africa, highlighted the strategy’s innovative and bold nature. ‘Children in Tchad deserve more than survival—they deserve to thrive,’ she stated during her keynote address. ‘This strategy is built on strong partnerships, community engagement, and cultural sensitivity to create lasting change.’

She emphasized Tchad’s fragile context, where insecurity, multidimensional poverty, and climate-induced displacement continue to threaten progress. ‘The Nexus approach ensures that humanitarian aid, development, and peace efforts work hand in hand to build resilient communities.’

National ambitions: 20% increase in impact targets

Édouard Ngoy Wangoy, National Director of World Vision Tchad, described the launch as ‘historic.’ ‘We are raising the bar by 20% compared to our previous strategy,’ he announced. ‘Our goal is simple yet transformative: reach 3.29 million children by 2030, with 3.09 million from the most vulnerable groups.’

He stressed the urgency of addressing Tchad’s deep-rooted issues: 42% of the population lives below the poverty line, malnutrition rates remain alarmingly high, and climate-related shocks—such as droughts and floods—displace thousands annually. ‘This strategy is not just about meeting needs—it’s about unlocking potential,’ he added.

Key priorities: nutrition, education, child protection, and climate action

The 2026–2030 strategy focuses on four critical pillars:

• Nutrition and integrated health: Prioritizing maternal and child health to reduce malnutrition and improve overall well-being.
• Education empowerment: Scaling the Unlock Literacy program to strengthen early-grade reading and learning outcomes.
• Child protection: Preventing violence, exploitation, and abuse while promoting safe environments for growth and development.
• Climate resilience: Empowering communities to adapt to environmental changes through sustainable practices and disaster risk reduction.

The strategy also integrates cultural and spiritual dimensions, recognizing that community values play a vital role in driving sustainable change.

A call to collective action

World Vision Tchad concluded the event with a rallying cry for unified action. Leaders urged government agencies, financial partners, civil society, religious and community leaders, and media outlets to collaborate closely. ‘No single organization can tackle these challenges alone,’ the team emphasized. ‘Together, we can turn today’s crises into tomorrow’s opportunities for Tchad’s children.’

The strategy represents a roadmap toward achieving Tchad’s Vision 2030 and the global SDGs, aiming to build a future where every child is protected, nourished, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential.