This case study demonstrates how World Vision Iraq has reframed peacebuilding as a cross-cutting driver of the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus.

World Vision Iraq’s 2025–2027 Peacebuilding Roadmap positions peace as a cross-cutting driver of the humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) nexus, moving beyond one-off dialogues to system-level transformation. It embeds peacebuilding across education, livelihoods, protection, governance, climate programming, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) — linking peacebuilding with anticipatory action to strengthen community resilience.

Cities have always symbolised opportunity, innovation, and human progress. Yet today, they are also at the epicentre of the climate crisis, hotbeds of inequality and environmental fragility.

Iraq's most vulnerable children shared how they believe peace is possible, while the country faces displacement, political violence, and reintegration issues.

This human-interest story highlights the inspiring transformation of Jérôme, a neighbourhood chief from the rural commune of LUIZA in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Once guided by traditional gender norms that placed the entire domestic burden on his wife, Jérôme’s perspective changed after attending a positive masculinity training organised by World Vision with support from the European Union and the World Food Programme. Motivated by the lessons he learned, Jérôme began sharing household and agricultural responsibilities, leading to improved family health, increased income, and renewed harmony in his home. His actions have since inspired other men in his community to adopt more equitable roles within their families.

Why child-focused peacebuilding is critical for the World Bank.

Civil society urges AU & EU to prioritise inclusive, quality education in their renewed partnership, backed by financing and equity-focused policies.

Moving beyond one-off dialogues to system-level transformation, this roadmap embeds peacebuilding in to multiple programmes, anticipatory action and community resilience.