Saya’s family is from Syria, but she was born in Turkey. Saya is six years old and has three sisters—one younger and two older. Her family lived in Syria until her older sisters were three and one year old. They fled because the war had made their hometown too dangerous. Her father was the first to leave, traveling to Turkey, and soon after, Saya’s mother and sisters joined him. Saya and her younger sister were born in Turkey.

After years of hardship, 16-year-old Molebatsi and her siblings finally have a safe home, thanks to World Vision’s intervention. Read how this life-changing support restored hope and stability to a vulnerable family in Phamong

Throughout 2024, World Vision Albania was present in 21 municipalities. Collaborating with a network of 76 partners, WVA's initiatives positively reached the lives of 28,873 children via its diverse programming.

Mukuyu Rural Health Centre, serving 5,914 people, faced staff housing issues, forcing nurses to sleep in the maternity wing or commute, impacting patient care.

Uburezi Iwacu, a five-year literacy project launched in 2011 and funded by USAID, is transforming education in Rwanda by creating safe, literacy-rich environments for children, especially in underserved communities like Gisagara. Through community libraries equipped with books, digital tools, and inclusive spaces, the project addresses key learning barriers and fosters a culture of reading. It supports nearly 890,000 children and over 829,000 parents across all 30 districts, with a special focus on early literacy and children with disabilities. By improving home literacy environments and encouraging community involvement, Uburezi Iwacu is boosting confidence, academic skills, and social integration among young learners.

Alina, a Ukrainian refugee, fled to Georgia with her family in the search of safety. After initially working in local cafés, she decided to start a family business in Batumi, a seaside city in western Georgia, sharing responsibilities with her brother. The café offers a mix of traditional Ukrainian and European dishes, bringing a taste of home to the local community.

World Vision restores hope to a family in Matlameng with a new home after a devastating fire, embodying the true spirit of Christmas miracles.

For International Migrant Day Amy Louise Collins writes that every effort should be made to help migrants find a home away from home. 

Discover how disaster preparedness training helped 12-year-old Xito’s family in Mozambique build a safe, storm-resistant home, with World Vision’s support, proving that with the right knowledge, communities can protect their children and build resilient futures.