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.

A faith-led home in Ha Rankhelepe becomes a safe haven, transforming young lives through love, scripture, and community support.

Captures the key interventions, lessons learned, and recommendations from the FEED and GREAN projects in South Sudan, providing actionable insights for future programmes aimed at enhancing gender equality and nutrition outcomes.

Celebrate the Youth Empowered Project's incredible impact! Explore inspiring stories and photos from our photobook unveiling event. Discover youth empowerment.

In the remote town of Ba’aj, Ninewa, 25-year-old Shakir grew up facing daily hardship, with limited access to water, electricity, and jobs. Like many others, he worked as a labourer, struggling to meet basic needs. When World Vision Iraq introduced an advocacy training through the Nexus Accelerator Fund, Shakir was initially sceptical, but the sessions empowered him and other youth to speak up about community issues. They raised awareness via local media and social platforms, resulting in small but meaningful changes, such as a reduction in water tanker costs. The training not only built knowledge but also sparked confidence and leadership. Today, Shakir is a vocal advocate, inspiring others to act. Through this initiative, 159 youth from Ba’aj and Sinjar have been trained in advocacy and peace-building. The project equips young people to raise their voices, organise around shared concerns, and contribute to long-term solutions in conflict-affected areas, fostering hope and resilience in marginalised communities.

In a remote IDP camp in Somalia, this father-daughter story is hope personified. Learn More

Fraternal twins overcome severe malnutrition through love, community support, and nutrition, emerging as symbols of resilience and hope.