Sunday, August 23, 2026

"What If I Ruin It?”: From one pair of trousers to a livelihood of her own

Sahira turned her sewing skills into a growing livelihood, gaining confidence, income and new opportunities to support her family.

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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

"What If I Ruin It?”: From one pair of trousers to a livelihood of her own

Sahira turned her sewing skills into a growing livelihood, gaining confidence, income and new opportunities to support her family.

Bana's photo

Disability Inclusion / Capacity Building

From Knowledge to Confidence: Bana's Journey of Growth

Bana strengthens her Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) skills through World Vision Iraq’s training, building confidence and...

Salam's story cover

Food Security and Livelihoods

Seeds of Change: How Climate-Smart Farming Helped Salam Build a Better Future

Climate-smart agriculture helped Salam, a farmer in Thiqar, Iraq, increase his harvest, improve his family's income, and build a more resilient future.

Children leading change photo

Children's Voices

Children leading change: Voices from Iraq shaping a better future

Discover how Iraqi children are shaping their communities and influencing global dialogue through leadership, advocacy, and meaningful participation.

Sajida Nimr

Livelihood & Peacebuilding

Sajida’s Stubborn Optimism Made a New Beginning Possible in Iraq

With the right support, a Yazidi mother from Sinjar, Iraq rebuilt her life after being displaced, turning hardship into hope and stability for her family.

Vian Mirza

Livelihood & Peacebuilding

Returning Home Through Land and Livelihood

A PBF-supported peacebuilding project restored single mother Vian's livelihood after being displaced by being able to return to her land.

Ghazal

Youth Empowerment

Life Skills Training: Ghazal’s Journey From Uncertainty to Purpose

Through the Nexus Accelerator Fund (NAF), Ghazal from Sinjar gained life skills, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose for her future.

Online Safety Day Cover Photo

Online Safety Day

Online Safety Day: Helping children navigate artificial intelligence and social media safely

World Vision Iraq highlights how parents, schools, and communities can support children’s online safety amid social media and AI.

Nesrin

Ten Years Later, Nesrin Began Again

In Dibis, Kirkuk, Iraq, Nesrin returns to dairy farming, rebuilding her livelihood with determination, hygiene practices, and renewed hope for her family...

Zerak

Turning Skills Into Stability: Zerak’s Journey in Kirkuk

In Jaworka village, Kirkuk, Iraq, Zerak turns dairy skills and training into a stable livelihood, strengthening his family’s income and resilience.

Haboub

Women’s Livelihoods

A Young Woman’s Path to Livelihood: Haboub’s Dairy Business in Kirkuk

Haboub’s dairy business in Kirkuk, Iraq shows how training and determination empower young women and create sustainable livelihoods.

Rasool Khalid Khudher leading his agricultural enterprise in Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar Governorate. Photo credit: World Vision Iraq © 2025.

Rasool’s Journey to Sustainable Agriculture

Through training and grants, engineer Rasool built a sustainable agricultural enterprise, building a more hopeful future for his family and community.

Mayada, a participant in World Vision’s Nexus Accelerator Fund project. Photo credit: World Vision Iraq © 2025.

Women's Empowerment

From Learner to Leader in the Community

Overcoming years of displacement, Mayada regained confidence with training. Now a community leader, she inspires other women to pursue opportunities.

Alaa, 29, from Baaj, Ninewa Governorate. Photo credit: World Vision Iraq © 2025.

'Every Challenge is an Opportunity to Learn and Grow'

Alaa transformed his life with World Vision Iraq’s vocational and life-skills training, overcoming challenges to build a brighter future.

Children in Erbil creating "tree of life"

Painting Peace in Erbil: Children Created a “Tree of Life”

A “Tree of Life” created by Erbil children highlights their powerful role in peacebuilding and how early participation fosters inclusion and community...

From Drought to Determination: Iraq’s Children Call for a Cleaner, Fairer Future

Climate change is reshaping life across Iraq – drying rivers, displacing families, and deepening hunger. Yet amid these challenges, Iraq’s children are...

Children in Rashad, Kirkuk Governorate share their ideas on climate action and child rights. Photo credit: Shahad Butrus World Vision Iraq © 2025.

Voices of Iraq’s Next Generation at Centre of Climate and Child Rights Workshop

In Rashad, Kirkuk, children brought together by World Vision Iraq shared climate solutions, such as clean water, safe sanitation, and a healthier planet.

Yara's quote on mental health

WMHD 2025: Listen to the Voices of Children in Iraq

World Vision's Children and Youth Working Group of Iraq invited children to share what mental health means to them and how they find peace.

Sesame Street Goes to Iraq

In Thiqar, children learned about personal hygiene, safe water, and the environmental in a fun and engaging way through games and Sesame Street...

Children & Climate Action

Children in Thiqar plant seeds for their future

World Vision Iraq held a campaign led by children to plant 2,400 trees in Thiqar: 1,600 trees in Nasiriyah and 800 trees in Chibayish.

Youth Leading Peace in Sinjar and Ba’aj

World Vision Iraq invited youth volunteers to a conference to learn about and discuss issues such as peacebuilding and social cohesion.

WASH BUSINESS PLAN

A Five-Year WASH Business Plan (FY26–FY30) for Iraq

The plan launched by world Vision Iraq focuses on delivering clean water and sanitation to six underserved districts.

Child Participation

WHD 2025: Children in Iraq Build Tree of ENOUGH

On World Humanitarian Day, children and youth of Iraq built the tree of ENOUGH as a living manifesto for change.

Standing with Iraq – A Message from Eleanor Monbiot

On the International Day Of Peace, Eleanor shared how World Vision is working with local communities to build resilience in Iraq.