The “Strengthening Resilience with the Climate-Peace Nexus in Northeast Syria” project is a transformative initiative implemented in Deir Ez Zour and Hassakeh from October 2023 to October 2026. Rooted in the Climate-Peace Nexus approach, the project recognises the deep connection between climate change, environmental challenges, livelihoods, and social stability, while supporting communities to rebuild stronger, more resilient futures. In Northeast Syria, years of crisis, drought, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to essential services have placed immense pressure on communities, particularly women, children, internally displaced people, and people with disabilities. Despite these challenges, communities continue to demonstrate resilience, determination, and the capacity to recover when given the right support and opportunities. The project focuses on strengthening livelihoods, improving access to safe water and hygiene services, and promoting peacebuilding and social cohesion. Through climate-smart agriculture, vocational training, rehabilitation of water systems, youth leadership initiatives, peace education, and community-led activities, the initiative empowers communities to restore livelihoods, strengthen local capacities, and foster peaceful coexistence. By combining environmental sustainability, economic recovery, and social cohesion, the project helps communities move beyond survival toward long-term resilience, dignity, and hope for a more stable and peaceful future in Northeast Syria.

From violence to leadership, a young man’s journey shows how faith and World Vision’s peace project transformed a feared perpetrator into a community leader in PNG

Makani Club in the West Bank village of Masha helped children express love and emotions through a joyful Mother’s Day activity with their caregivers.

Every Saturday in Tamani Village, two teens, Mavuto, 15, and Alinafe, 16, lead a Bible club that is transforming their community. Once held back by poverty, peer pressure, and conflict, they have become role models through World Vision Malawi’s Channels of Hope and Celebrating Families programs. The club teaches not only faith and character but also literacy, sign language, and life skills.

Explore the FY2025 Impact Report on child wellbeing in Papua New Guinea, featuring health, nutrition, education, WASH, and resilience outcomes.

World Vision’s Kids Clubs in Kongoussi are restoring joy, hope and a sense of normality to displaced children through play, learning and community support in Burkina Faso.

World Vision Lebanon’s response plan outlines a coordinated, multi-sectoral intervention, supporting displaced children and families across the country.

This year, we continued to empower vulnerable children, youth, and families, witnessing how they thrive with education, protection, and community support,

This article highlights how reading clubs in Kisantu have evolved into a sustainable, community-driven model that goes beyond education. As the World Vision programme nears its end, local facilitators have taken ownership by investing in income-generating activities, ensuring the continuity of learning opportunities for over 1,400 children. It showcases the power of community engagement, resilience, and innovation in creating lasting impact.

The Humanitarian Advocacy and Policy Specialist will contribute to the optimal functioning of World Vision’s EU Representation, Contribute to the development and implementation of EU humanitarian advocacy and policy strategies aligned with World Vision and ECHO priorities, Lead and coordinate advocacy actions on humanitarian crises, fragility, resilience, and Nexus-related issues.