Tuesday, December 16, 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.

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.

Supporting a family of nine with a WASH-backed business venture

As a widow and sole provider for a family of nine, Al'aa's new entrepreneurial project makes sure her community has access to clean, safe drinking water.

Eleanor Monbiot on RRPI: 'I truly believe this is the way forward'

The Middle East & Eastern Europe Regional Leader was in Iraq to meet with World Vision's partners in the Resilience and Recovery Pathways for Iraq...

Kirkuk Peace building

Children for Peace: Voices from Iraq’s next generation

Our peacebuilding workshop asked children, youth, local authorities, and faith leaders to imagine a more peaceful Iraq led by the voices of the next...

Children in Iraq washing hands

Clean, safe, and inclusive: How WASH is transforming schools in Iraq

World Vision's new study shows that inclusive access to WASH facilities in Tuz is transforming education by improving attendance, health, and well-being.

Climate Smart Agriculture

Eleanor Monbiot visited Hamdaniyah, where WV Iraq implements smart farming practices

Eleanor Monbiot visited Hamdaniyah, where WV Iraq implements smart farming practices.

Early Child Development

World Vision Iraq supports early childhood development at Nergiz Kindergarten

The early years shape a child’s future and every child deserves a safe, clean, and joyful space to grow. In Kirkuk, World Vision Iraq has transformed...

Huda getting into her world of imagination while drawing in Rashad. Ziryan Kameran© World Vision 2025.

Need for support

No Water, No Toilet, No School: One Girl’s Daily Reality

Huda, 20, lives in isolation in rural Iraq. Disabled and in need of clean water, toilets, and medical care—her only escape is drawing and imagination.

Mahran and his father at their home in Rashad. Ziryan Kameran© World Vision

Access to basic rights

Mahran’s voice: a call for basic rights

Mahran, a 19-year-old with paralysis, dreams of a wheelchair, clean water, and dignity. His family struggles daily to meet even the most basic needs.

Asia in her home in Sinjar © World Vision 2025.

Claiming her rights: Asia’s path to advocacy in Sinjar

Asia, 21, gained confidence through advocacy training to speak up for Sinjar’s needs—uniting voices for water, equality, and peaceful coexistence.

Shakir in his home © World Vision 2025.

From Doubt to Advocacy: Shakir’s Journey of Empowerment in Ba’aj

In the remote town of Ba’aj, Ninewa, 25-year-old Shakir grew up facing daily hardship, with limited access to water, electricity, and jobs. Like many...

World Environment Day

World Environment Day Message from Eleanor Monbiot, Regional Leader for World Vision MEER

Iraq is among the countries most severely impacted by climate change. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and land degradation are threatening the lives...