World Vision Iraq Country Profile FY25

World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families, and their communities, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. WV has been responding to Iraq’s humanitarian crisis since 2014 and works with refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities, returnees, youth, and women. In response to the evolving context in Iraq and shifting humanitarian needs, WV Iraq continues to adapt its operational approach and strategy.

Iraq presents a complex context with significant humanitarian and development needs. In line with the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus, WV Iraq’s programme approach is to assist communities to recover more sustainably from various shocks and disasters, as well as building resilience, reintegration, and economic and climate justice, while continually addressing issues of hunger and basic needs.

WV Iraq’s strategy is built around four strategic dimensions: 1) Impact, 2) Funding, 3) Operational Excellence, and 4) People Learning and Growth.

Our programming focuses on Climate Resilience, Economic Empowerment, Education, Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), contributing to child well-being outcomes and reaching 1.1 million children through advocacy efforts, and 426,709 direct beneficiaries in 2025. Our cross-cutting themes include Faith and Development, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and Social Cohesion. WV Iraq continues to expand geographically to respond to the evolving needs of vulnerable boys and girls, their families, and communities, currently operating in six governorates: Erbil, Kirkuk, Ninewa, Salah Al-Din, and Thi-Qar. Learn more from our country profile for FY25.