World Vision Iraq, a child-focused humanitarian organization, continued its mission in FY24 by addressing critical needs across health, education, livelihoods, protection, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Operating under a sustained humanitarian response framework since 2014, the organization has transitioned toward long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts. In FY24, it impacted the lives of 156, 976 million vulnerable children and community members across Iraq, especially in conflict-affected areas. Emphasizing community empowerment, World Vision Iraq collaborated with local partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable development, while integrating peacebuilding and climate resilience strategies within its humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach.

After 11 years of presence, World Vision has stood alongside Iraq through its darkest days. We began our mission during the height of the 2014 conflict, delivering emergency aid amidst chaos and displacement. Today, as peace slowly takes root and families return home, our work has transformed—shifting from crisis response to rehabilitation, safe return, and now long-term development. Yet Iraq’s future is still fragile. Climate change threatens the land, millions of children are without access to clean water, and women continue to face deep-rooted inequality. Our mission is not over. Now more than ever, Iraq needs partners committed to lasting change.

Iraq is among the countries most severely impacted by climate change. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and land degradation are threatening the lives and futures of millions especially the most vulnerable children and families. At World Vision Iraq, we recognise the urgency of this crisis. That’s why we are committed to increasing climate resilience and adaptation for the communities most affected. Through sustainable water solutions, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental restoration efforts, we are helping children and families build a more secure and hopeful future. On this World Environment Day, we invite you to listen to a special message from Eleanor Monbiot, Regional Leader for World Vision Middle East and Eastern Europe, as she highlights our shared responsibility to protect the environment and stand with those most at risk from climate change. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #GenerationRestoration #WorldVision #Iraq #ClimateResilience

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The Resilience and Recovery Pathways for Iraq (RRPI) programme is a collaborative initiative led by eight international and national NGOs, among them World Vision Iraq, Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Tearfund, Islamic Relief, Al Masalla, AGO, and PAO, aimed at addressing Iraq's vulnerability and fragility.

A report summarizing World Vision's efforts to listen to and include children's perspectives in organisational decision-making processes from local to national and international levels.

World Vision Iraq Leads Dialogue on Climate Change & Its Impact on Children's Well-Being

In the overcrowded schools of Tooz, 197 km from Baghdad, nine-year-old Mustafa, a boy with short-sightedness, faces multiple challenges in his education. Struggling to learn Arabic, and adapt to the frequent turnover of teachers, Mustafa’s learning was falling behind. His father, Hasan, noted the instability and its impact on his son’s ability to focus and spell. However, with support from World Vision Iraq and dedicated teacher Narmeen anAamr, Mustafa began to improve, gaining confidence in reading and concentrating better. “He has changed for the better,” his father shared. Mustafa, popular at school, respectful, and full of ambition, dreams of becoming an engineer. While Hasan works for the government, his wife cares for the children at home. Despite challenges, the family is committed to supporting Mustafa’s education. “He must learn and continue,” Hasan says, underscoring their shared hope for a brighter future.

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.