World Vision Iraq, a child-focused humanitarian organization, continued its mission in FY24 by addressing critical needs across health, education, livelihoods, protection, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Operating under a sustained humanitarian response framework since 2014, the organization has transitioned toward long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts. In FY24, it impacted the lives of 156, 976 million vulnerable children and community members across Iraq, especially in conflict-affected areas. Emphasizing community empowerment, World Vision Iraq collaborated with local partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable development, while integrating peacebuilding and climate resilience strategies within its humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach.

Celebrating Semi-Annual Achievements

In 2023, World Vision launched ENOUGH to end child hunger. In one year, it impacted 223M+ children through global advocacy and policy change.

Due to violence, restrictions on movements and forced displacement, Palestinian children are facing an education crisis. With support from the European Union, World Vision is responding. In February, the organization launched catch-up classes that have already reached approximately 3,000 children, including children displaced by violence in the north of the West Bank.

“Education is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right essential for building a future full of hope and resilience” says Nersyan, 16. Along with several other Palestinian children, she told us about the formidable barriers that Palestinian children are facing when trying to continue learning. However, she reminds us that quality humanitarian programmes can make a difference and help Palestinian children to realize their right to education.

Salwan, a young man from Al Ba’aj, Ninewa, was left partially paralysed by a high fever at just eight months old. Raised with love and care by his father, Salwan faced severe bullying from peers and even teachers due to his disability. This led him to leave school early and struggle with self-worth. Displaced during the 2014 conflict, his family lived in camps before returning to a looted home. Despite hardships, Salwan gradually began to accept his condition and dream of a better future. In 2024, he joined World Vision Iraq’s Life Skills sessions through the Nexus Accelerator Fund Project. Initially shy, he found confidence and hope through discussions on bullying and self-development. Now 21, Salwan aspires to start his own business but is hindered by financial barriers. Still, he remains determined to rely on himself and live with dignity, inspired by his journey of growth, resilience, and newfound self-belief.

World Vision’s participation in global events like the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Plenary meeting provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of collaboration and our commitment to leveraging technology to better safeguard children, communities, donors and data.

This story explains how communities in northern Bahr El Ghazal, South Sudan, are learning to prepare for floods. With help from the World Vision NAF project, community leaders and children are gaining knowledge about early warning signs and disaster management. The article shows how these efforts help families protect their homes, livestock, and lives from flooding.

A regional children’s crisis in Sudan and beyond—hunger, displacement, and broken systems demand urgent global action. Read World Vision's findings.