In rural Syria, young Ahmad* suffered from malnutrition due to extreme poverty and lack of healthcare. His mother, Shaima*, also showed signs of undernourishment. Through World Vision Syria Response’s nutrition program, both received lifesaving support and recovered. Now, Ahmad is healthy and thriving, giving his family renewed hope.

De-Escalating Border Conflict: World Vision Urges Continued Protection for Children

Through World Vision Syria Response’s UNFPA-funded livelihoods project, Salam, a young mother and finance officer in Northwest Syria, gained the skills and confidence to lead within her women-led organisation. With training in procurement, proposal writing, and financial systems, she transformed her role and now dreams of empowering others too.

World Vision is concerned about the recent air strike on Damascus, Syria, and the potential for this incident and rising conflict within southern Syria, to escalate violence and hamper humanitarian operations within the region.  

After a traumatic incident involving sexual abuse allegations rocked Masase High School, the community—supported by World Vision Zimbabwe and local authorities—is coming together to rebuild trust and strengthen protection for its learners.

A Humanitarian’s Reflection from the Border

Maurice Sadlier explains that just because Syria is "free" doesn't mean refugees will head home... yet.

Six-year-old Nour suffered from chronic tonsillitis for over a year, unable to access treatment due to Syria’s collapsing healthcare system. Thankfully, his condition improved dramatically after receiving free, high-quality care at a World Vision supported hospital in Rural Damascus. Now healthy and smiling again, Nour’s story reflects the lifesaving impact of accessible healthcare for thousands of vulnerable children in Syria.

World Vision Mozambique, in partnership with local government in Angónia District, hosted its first Legal Fair in Lifidzi reaching over 300 people with much‑needed services like child registration, legal advice, lectures, and support for cases of violence and early marriage, all delivered locally without costly travel.