In Kapsaina village, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, Dominic and Monica’s journey from conflict and addiction to healing and trust reveals the power of transformation in restoring broken families and rebuilding hope.

With whistles blowing, cheers echoing, and footballs flying, over 500 children across Melut County in Upper Nile State kicked off celebrations for the Day of the African Child and World Refugee Day in a spirited sports festival aimed at promoting peace, resilience, and hope for a better future.

Hayat*, a 34-year-old mother of six from Mosul, was forced into marriage at 16 through an exchange arrangement that cut short her education and childhood. Transitioning from city life to a village, she endured a difficult marriage, family pressure, and poverty. After a suicide attempt, she resolved to change her life and built a mud house with her husband. Despite harsh conditions, she found peace. Support from World Vision and caseworker Eileen provided both emotional and financial relief — allowing her to install plumbing and buy essentials like a water heater and oven. Through resilience and determination, Hayat began to rebuild her life and dignity. She sewed clothes during the 2014 conflict to support her children, who survived on minimal food. Hayat regrets her early marriage and is determined to give her daughter a better future. “If a woman isn’t strong, she can’t survive,” she says. Her dream is to one day build a real home — and a life of lasting peac

For World Humanitarian Day, discover the story of Asala and of the women of Umm Lasafa, a vulnerable community in the South Hebron Hills. When Asala heard the clinic of the village was closing, she knew she had to do something about it. This is the story of her battle and victory for the right of her community to health care.

Six-year-old Nour suffered from chronic tonsillitis for over a year, unable to access treatment due to Syria’s collapsing healthcare system. Thankfully, his condition improved dramatically after receiving free, high-quality care at a World Vision supported hospital in Rural Damascus. Now healthy and smiling again, Nour’s story reflects the lifesaving impact of accessible healthcare for thousands of vulnerable children in Syria.

A young boy in Azraq Camp whose journey at the Peace Centre is transforming his future. Through protection and life skills sessions, he's gaining confidence, resilience, and the motivation to chase his dreams.

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