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.

A regional children’s crisis in Sudan and beyond—hunger, displacement, and broken systems demand urgent global action. Read World Vision's findings.

Inside World Vision's lifesaving health centre in Syria!

In 2024, we reached 17.9 million people, including 9.5 million children, and responded to over 16 emergencies across the region. From food security and health to protection and education, our work has brought tangible relief and hope to families affected by crisis.

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.

“Education must continue even during crisis” says Nersyan, 16. Along with several other Palestinian children, she told us about the formidable barriers that Palestinian children are facing when trying to continue learning. However, she reminds us that quality humanitarian programmes can make a difference and help Palestinian children to realize their right to education.

On 15 March 2025, the devastating Syria crisis turns 14 years. A recent assessment by various agencies revealed the severe impact of the crisis on children's mental health and education.

Roving Reporter Tim Swanston delivers a powerful piece to camera from a World Vision-supported health centre in Northwest Syria. He sheds light on the critical health challenges faced by internally displaced people (IDPs) and the devastating impact of conflict on Syria’s healthcare infrastructure.

Climate change, conflict, and hunger are creating a crisis for the world's most vulnerable, with nearly 90% seeing climate change as a serious threat.

Over 16 million Syrians still need urgent support in livelihoods, health, education, and more and children bear the heaviest burden. At @World Vision Syria Response, we’ve reached over 250,000+ people in Türkiye, providing aid, protection, and livelihoods support. But the 2023 earthquake’s impact still lingers, as families remain displaced, and children are vulnerable. The road to recovery is long, but our work isn’t over. Syria needs support now more than ever.