On 23 April, the initial 10-day ceasefire was extended by three additional weeks. However, implementation remains fragile – particularly in the south of Lebanon – and its impact on the ground uncertain. Violations are occurring on a daily basis, with ongoing strikes, demolitions, drone attacks, and artillery shelling. On 28 April, UNIFIL peacekeepers recorded 299 firing incidents in one day.

DR Congo declares 17th Ebola outbreak with deadly Bundibugyo strain lacking vaccines. Rapid cross-border spread prompts call for urgent global response.

As of February 2026, World Vision has reached 2,353,016 people. 45% of the total reach are children (1,053,379 Children).

World Vision is deeply concerned for the well-being of children and their families affected by the earthquake: Children are among the most affected, facing increased risks, loss of learning, and urgent protection needs. World Vision is providing life-saving relief assistance to the children and the families affected by the earthquake. We aim to support 500,000 people, including 85,057 boys and 86,902 girls, through both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

Discover WVI Nepal’s GEDSI progress from FY21–FY25, showcasing inclusive policies, programs, and practices for the most vulnerable communities.

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.

Explore WVI Nepal's Dec 2024 - May 2025 newsletter: key events, sectoral updates, project highlights, media coverage & stories of transformation.

World Vision International’s 2025 annual report shows the organisation reached nearly 44 million children globally through relief and development programming, including 19 million children in emergency responses.

The latest Ukraine Crisis Response factsheet has revealed that World Vision has reached 2,312,461 people through its programmes and initiatives.

The study shows deportation is an economic and protection shock that reverberates through households and local markets. Deportation removes income earners from foreign labour markets, abruptly cutting off remittance flows. This loss of income translates into debt accumulation and asset depletion as households struggle to meet basic needs. Growing indebtedness then drives harmful coping strategies and distress practices.