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

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.

After 11 years of presence, World Vision has stood alongside Iraq through its darkest days. We began our mission during the height of the 2014 conflict, delivering emergency aid amidst chaos and displacement. Today, as peace slowly takes root and families return home, our work has transformed—shifting from crisis response to rehabilitation, safe return, and now long-term development. Yet Iraq’s future is still fragile. Climate change threatens the land, millions of children are without access to clean water, and women continue to face deep-rooted inequality. Our mission is not over. Now more than ever, Iraq needs partners committed to lasting change.

🌱 AgriForward is driving change in Akkar and the Bekaa! With funds from Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), we’re training farmers in sustainable agriculture, providing tools, and building stronger, more resilient communities. In partnership with local and international organisations, we’re planting hope for a better future.

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.

This article tells the story of Eugénie, a 29-year-old mother living in Gemena, Democratic Republic of Congo, whose life was transformed by access to clean water. Formerly burdened by the daily struggle to fetch unsafe water for her family, Eugénie faced health issues and time constraints that impacted her children and livelihood. The installation of a water kiosk by World Vision changed everything, bringing safe water close to home, improving her family’s health, and giving her the time and freedom to focus on other responsibilities. The article highlights not only Eugénie’s transformation but also the positive ripple effects clean water has had on her entire community.

In the overcrowded schools of Tooz, 197 km from Baghdad, nine-year-old Mustafa, a boy with short-sightedness, faces multiple challenges in his education. Struggling to learn Arabic, and adapt to the frequent turnover of teachers, Mustafa’s learning was falling behind. His father, Hasan, noted the instability and its impact on his son’s ability to focus and spell. However, with support from World Vision Iraq and dedicated teacher Narmeen anAamr, Mustafa began to improve, gaining confidence in reading and concentrating better. “He has changed for the better,” his father shared. Mustafa, popular at school, respectful, and full of ambition, dreams of becoming an engineer. While Hasan works for the government, his wife cares for the children at home. Despite challenges, the family is committed to supporting Mustafa’s education. “He must learn and continue,” Hasan says, underscoring their shared hope for a brighter future.