After being displaced twice, first from Syria, then from Lebanon, Khloud and her family returned to a home in Syria that was barely standing. Robbed, traumatized, and burdened by illness and debt, they found hope again through World Vision Syria Response’s emergency support, funded by Giro 555, receiving essential food and winter supplies that restored their strength and dignity.

This advocacy statement from World Vision West Africa is a powerful call to action and solidarity for World Refugee Day 2025.

Beekeeping in Bua Mtete is improving livelihoods while providing nutrients rich honey that supports children's health and growth.

Digital Empowerment

Child-focused aid is shrinking despite rising global crises. Investing in children is urgent, smart, and essential for a stable, equitable future.

The inspiring journey of Abiri Athaire, a refugee mother in South Sudan who found her voice and leadership. Through economic empowerment and community support, she is transforming her life and supporting other women in Wedweil Refugee Settlement. This story highlights resilience, gender-based violence awareness, and the ongoing challenges faced by refugees amid funding shortages in South Sudan.

World Vision West Africa urges action to protect children from climate threats. On World Environment Day 2025, we spotlight youth leadership and sustainable solutions for a healthier future.

Take a Look at the World Vision Regional Director’s Visit to Gaza Province, Mozambique

A decade after the 2014 conflict in Iraq, its effects still deeply impact children like ten-year-old Fatma, who suffers from stunting due to hardships faced during her early years. Displaced as an infant, her family fled violence and struggled with poverty, unable to seek proper medical care. Today, Fatma attends primary school in Tooz and participates in Arabic Catch-Up classes provided by World Vision Iraq, with support from World Vision Singapore. These after-school sessions have significantly boosted her confidence and academic performance. Once shy and quiet, Fatma now actively participates in class and dreams of becoming a dentist. Her parents, both of whom had to leave school early, are committed to supporting her education despite financial challenges. The intervention not only enhanced Fatma’s literacy but also improved her self-esteem. Projects like this empower vulnerable children in Iraq, helping them build brighter futures through education and psychosocial support.

Win Win Phyu is the Director and co-founder of Swan In Thit, a woman-led local civil society organisation based in Kayah State, Myanmar. A dedicated grassroots leader, she champions gender equality, child protection, education, and sustainable livelihoods. As a mother of six children and long-time community advocate, Win Win Phyu draws strength from her personal journey and her father’s legacy of service. Through Swan In Thit, she works to challenge harmful traditions, support survivors of gender-based violence, and build leadership among rural women who are too often excluded from decision-making spaces. In the face of political and economic adversity, Win Win Phyu remains a powerful voice for inclusion, resilience, and justice—leading change from the heart.