Saya’s family is from Syria, but she was born in Turkey. Saya is six years old and has three sisters—one younger and two older. Her family lived in Syria until her older sisters were three and one year old. They fled because the war had made their hometown too dangerous. Her father was the first to leave, traveling to Turkey, and soon after, Saya’s mother and sisters joined him. Saya and her younger sister were born in Turkey.

Throughout 2024, World Vision Albania was present in 21 municipalities. Collaborating with a network of 76 partners, WVA's initiatives positively reached the lives of 28,873 children via its diverse programming.

Child-friendly spaces offer more than just immediate relief; they represent a lasting commitment to transforming the lives and future prospects of children impacted by conflict.

In Mozambique, a local Child Protection Group brings justice closer to families, tackling early marriage and child rights violations with renewed hope.

Adolescents in the West Bank have a lot of reasons to worry. This constant stress and anxiety can take a serious toll on them and have life-long consequences. To support them, World Vision has launched a new initiative called “I Support My Friend” (ISMF). The programme trains young people to recognise emotional distress among their peers, to offer psychological first aid, and to support each other in kind, informed, and stigma-free ways.

The is a child-friendly version of the Nutrition Dialogues: Global Synthesis

When a powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, schools crumbled and children’s education came to a sudden halt. In the aftermath, World Vision is helping restore safe learning spaces—like libraries and child-friendly areas—so children can continue learning, healing, and dreaming of a brighter future.

From facing vulnerability to inspiring change for children in her community, Rina is a testament to a long-term commitment to sustainable development.