N’Djamena – World Vision Tchad has unveiled its ambitious national strategy for 2026–2030, setting a transformative course to uplift the lives of 3.29 million children, including 3.09 million from the most vulnerable communities. The blueprint was introduced during a high-profile press conference in the capital, bringing together media, development partners, national leaders, and humanitarian actors. At the heart of this initiative is an integrated approach combining emergency relief, sustainable development, and peacebuilding efforts, designed to create lasting change.
a vision rooted in resilience and partnership
Speaking at the launch, Carla Dominique Denizard, West Africa regional director for World Vision, described the strategy as both bold and visionary. Its foundation lies in the ‘Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus,’ a holistic model linking immediate relief with long-term growth and community stability. ‘Every child in Chad deserves the chance to thrive, not just survive,’ she emphasized, pointing to the critical role of strong partnerships, grassroots engagement, and cultural sensitivity in achieving this goal.
Denizard highlighted the stark realities facing Chad today: entrenched poverty, climate-induced displacement, and recurring humanitarian crises. Yet, she expressed confidence that this new roadmap offers a pathway to overcome these challenges. The strategy aligns with continental and global agendas, including the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, and 16), and Chad’s Vision 2030. Key priorities include human capital development, social protection, climate adaptation, and expanding access to quality education through programs like Unlock Literacy, which focuses on early reading skills.
expanding impact through measurable targets
Édouard Ngoy Wangoy, national director of World Vision Tchad, called the strategy launch a ‘historic milestone’ for the organization and the children it serves. He noted that the new plan represents a 20% increase in ambition compared to previous cycles, with a clear target: reaching 3.29 million children by 2030, including 3.09 million in high-need areas. ‘Our mission is clear,’ he stated, ‘to ensure every child in Chad not only survives but flourishes.’
Ngoy Wangoy also underscored Chad’s persistent struggles—widespread poverty, widespread malnutrition, and climate shocks—with nearly 42% of the population living below the poverty line. ‘These figures demand urgent, coordinated action,’ he said. The strategy’s pillars are designed to address these realities head-on: integrated nutrition and health programs with a focus on maternal and child health, expanded education initiatives, child protection systems, and community-based climate resilience efforts.
a call for collective action
At the close of the event, World Vision Tchad’s leadership extended a call to action, urging national authorities, development partners, civil society groups, religious leaders, and media outlets to join forces in implementing the strategy. ‘Transforming these challenges into sustainable opportunities requires a unified effort,’ they stressed. The goal is to turn the Vision 2030 roadmap into reality, creating a future where every child in Chad is safe, healthy, educated, and empowered to reach their full potential.
