Bangkok, 07 May 2026 - During the 2026 IMRF (International Migration Review Forum) side event, “Bridging Regions, Building Futures: Asia–Arab Youth-Led Solutions on Climate Mobility,” children and young people from Asia and the Arab regions issued a powerful call to action, asserting that their voices are essential in addressing the growing crisis of climate-related migration.

A powerful story of Suborna’s leadership in child protection and youth empowerment, transforming lives and communities in Bangladesh.

outh leaders at IMRF 2026 urge governments to move beyond debate and implement child-sensitive migration governance that prioritizes legal identity and climate resilience for communities.

World Vision’s Balm of Tenderness is now part of Peru’s national parenting policy, promoting positive, violence-free parenting for millions of children.

New WASH research from Abassi sub-district in Hawija District highlights critical challenges related to water quality, sanitation, hygiene, and public health, providing evidence to guide sustainable WASH investments and coordinated action.

In many parts of Zambia, the story of a child's life is often written before they draw their first breath. For generations, women have endured pregnancies marked by exhaustion, dizziness, and the quiet fear that their child would not thrive. These hardships were accepted as inevitable until a simple tablet and a community of dedicated volunteers began to rewrite the narrative.

Born in an urban slum and once at risk of early marriage, Taslima overcame poverty and hardship to become a first-year Honours student and youth leader in Chattogram, now driving change in her community.

Manila, Philippines | April 2026 - Led by the Global Youth Led Movement, founded by Bryanna Mariñas, the “Violence Ends With Us: Regional Youth-Led Summit on Ending Violence Against Children” marks a historic milestone as the first-ever youth-led summit of its kind in the Asia-Pacific. Bringing together approximately 150 young delegates and supported by a coalition of partner organizations, including World Vision International, the summit places young people at the forefront of shaping solutions to end violence against children. World Vision is proud to support this ground breaking initiative, recognizing the power of youth leadership in driving meaningful and lasting change.

This article highlights that migration is rarely a choice but a necessity driven by conflict, poverty, and climate change, deeply affecting children’s safety, stability, and mental well-being. Through children’s voices from Syria and Iraq, it shows both the hardships of displacement and how migration can also represent safety, hope, and opportunity when supported by inclusive communities and essential services

Children and youth from Syria and Iraq share how migration shapes their lives, fears, and hopes, and what support they need to feel safe and thrive.