Explore World Vision’s latest policy brief on families returning to Ukraine and Syria. Discover the complex trade-offs between safety, reunification, and child wellbeing.

World Vision MEER's latest policy brief sends a clear message: returning home does not automatically mean children are safe, supported or able to thrive.

New WV policy brief reveals that long after displacement ends, many children continue to face insecurity, hunger, disrupted education and psychological distress.

In northwest Syria, displaced children face hunger, lost identity, and no education—while shrinking aid threatens a generation’s future.

Returning home has not ended displacement for many Syrian families. Children continue to face poverty, disrupted education, protection risks, and psychological distress as communities struggle to recover from years of conflict. Sustained support is essential to help families rebuild their lives and futures.

In the Shadow of Hunger: The Power of Self-Reliance to Protect Children and Restore Hope

The Annual Impact Report FY 2025 highlights programme results, community impact, and progress in supporting vulnerable children and families across Albania.

World Vision’s Ukraine Crisis Response (UCR) continues to deliver critical aid, surpassing 2.37 million individuals reached across Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, and Georgia. Children remain at the heart of our mission, making up 45% of the total reached population.

Hala, a young girl in conflict-affected Syria faced significant barriers to education due to poverty, fear, and a lack of basic school supplies.

The ‘Every Child Has the Right to Play Safely’ initiative brought together over 200 children and youth through football, inclusive activities, and safe spaces.