World Vision welcomes a Gaza peace deal, marking a vital step toward healing for millions of children affected by two years of devastating conflict.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

Global social activist Graça Machel has been awarded the World Vision Mozambique Child Well-Being Champion title for her contributions toward creating an environment where children—especially girls—can live life to the fullest.

The humanitarian crisis in Somalia has reached catastrophic levels, with children's lives at risk. Despite urgent needs, the response is severely underfunded, with only 21% of required funding received, three months till year's end - the lowest in decades, warns World Vision. The nutrition cluster, crucial for health and nutrition services, has received just 9% of needed funds, leaving millions without urgent support.

The October 2023 - October 2025 West Bank Situation Report details how World Vision has been responding to the needs of the most vulnerable people.

This briefing begins from a simple but urgent truth: climate policy that leaves children out is a failed policy. If we are serious about tackling the climate emergency

Over the past two years of hostilities, World Vision Lebanon (WVL) has mounted a comprehensive and sustained response across multiple sectors to address both immediate humanitarian needs and longer-term recovery challenges. Rooted in our commitment to protecting children and the most vulnerable, our interventions have spanned emergency assistance, infrastructure rehabilitation and resilience building.

Brikena Zogaj and Lilian Mumbi, World Vision Technical Experts, emphasise that hunger is not just a food issue but a protection crisis, especially for children who face exploitation, early marriage, and displacement due to food insecurity. They highlight how integrating child protection into food aid programmes—such as those by World Vision—can safeguard children and improve long-term outcomes. The authors call on global actors to fund and prioritise child-focused, integrated approaches to ensure children are not only fed but also protected and empowered.

Prioritising localisation, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response has delivered 83.8% of 31 projects with local organisations since 2022.