A decade after the 2014 conflict in Iraq, its effects still deeply impact children like ten-year-old Fatma, who suffers from stunting due to hardships faced during her early years. Displaced as an infant, her family fled violence and struggled with poverty, unable to seek proper medical care. Today, Fatma attends primary school in Tooz and participates in Arabic Catch-Up classes provided by World Vision Iraq, with support from World Vision Singapore. These after-school sessions have significantly boosted her confidence and academic performance. Once shy and quiet, Fatma now actively participates in class and dreams of becoming a dentist. Her parents, both of whom had to leave school early, are committed to supporting her education despite financial challenges. The intervention not only enhanced Fatma’s literacy but also improved her self-esteem. Projects like this empower vulnerable children in Iraq, helping them build brighter futures through education and psychosocial support.

In Tigray, over 760,000 remain displaced. Families like Naney’s and Genet’s rely on food aid, but long-term support is still urgently needed.

From Reader to Leader: The Power of Child Participation

Meet Blessings Gift Chibeluka, born at six months and weighing just 1kg. Her survival is thanks to the dedication of Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs) and World Vision Zambia’s TTC model.

This article reports on the launch of the School Meal Program in Menkao, initiated by World Vision DRC on May 13, 2025. It’s a key initiative in the fight against child hunger and malnutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially in schools. The program aims to provide students with a balanced daily meal to improve their health, focus, and academic performance. Supported by the World Food Programme and other partners, it forms part of a national multisectoral strategy that combines nutrition, education, and community development.

Cholera outbreak in the DRC claims 364 lives amid severe funding cuts. World Vision urges urgent donor action to scale up life-saving WASH and health interventions as the crisis worsens.

After fleeing conflict and losing her husband, Djeneba—a mother of five—struggled to provide for her family. World Vision MAli's timely food aid brought much-needed relief and hope to her darkest days.

Enabling pre-school children thrive in Early Child Development Centre World Vision Ethiopia and Education