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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Frontline Readiness: Supporting Firefighters in the West Bank

This is the story of Riyad, 38, a Palestinian firefighter supporting some of the most vulnerable communities in the West Bank, and how World Vision supported his team so they have the tools they need.

A Palestinian firefighter is trained to use new tools to respond to emergencies

Emergency Response

Frontline Readiness: Supporting Firefighters in the West Bank

This is the story of Riyad, 38, a Palestinian firefighter supporting some of the most vulnerable communities in the West Bank, and how World Vision...

A palestinian girl during a distribution in the West Bank

Emergency Response

When You Have Minutes to Leave Your Life Behind: Responding to Displacement in the West Bank

Suha, a 30-year-old mother from Tulkarem Refugee Camp, never imagined she would be forced to flee her home with nothing but a few clothes for her five-year...

Distribution of essential items for IDPs in the north west bank

Emergency Response

"I left with nothing”: Supporting displaced families in the north of the West Bank

More than 44,000 people have been displaced in the north of the West Bank. Forced to leave their house, they are hosted by very vulnerable communities who...

A catch-up class in the west Bank

Education in Emergencies

Beyond violence and forced displacement: Rebuilding futures through education in the north of the West Bank

Due to violence, restrictions on movements and forced displacement, Palestinian children are facing an education crisis. With support from the European...

Children in a playground

More than a place to play: how a playground gave a community an inclusive space to come together

The rehabilitation of a playground changed the way a vulnerable community meet and come together in the village. For a child with a disability, it means a...

Education in Emergencies

“Our dream is simple: To have access to clean water, enough food and safe schools,” Ameer, 16

“Our dream is simple: To have access to clean water, enough food and safe schools” said Ameer 16, from the West Bank. Along with several other Palestinian...

Education in Emergencies

“Education must continue even during crisis,” Nersyan, 16

“Education must continue even during crisis” says Nersyan, 16. Along with several other Palestinian children, she told us about the formidable barriers...

Education in Emergencies

“Education is a fundamental right essential for building a future full of hope,” Nersyan, 16

“Education is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right essential for building a future full of hope and resilience” says Nersyan, 16. Along with several...

Education in Emergencies

“School is not just a place, it is a source of hope,” Osaid, 16

“For us, school is not just a place, it is a source of hope” says Osaid, 16. Along with several other Palestinian children, he reminded the participants of...

A local volunteer responds to a fire in the West Bank

Emergency Response

Prepared to Protect: How Local Volunteers Saved Lives When Seconds Counted

Through a recent project, 18 villages across the West Bank—along with 31 schools and 6 local Civil Defense units—have been provided with essential...

Rooted in Resilience: Sherin's Story of Hope and Harvest

Emergency Response

Rooted in Resilience: Sherin's Story of Hope and Harvest

The olive harvest is a critical source of income for 15% of the Palestinian population. However, due to violence and restrcitions on movements, many...

A doctor is providing health care to a child in a health center supported by World Vision

Emergency Health

Locked Out of Care: Sustaining Emergency Health Services in the West Bank

Restrictions on movements have seriously affecting access to emergency health care services. To support communities, World Vision is supporting 20 health...

Palestinian Children playing with a new swing in the south of the West Bank

Safe Spaces to Support Mental Health and Child Protection in the West Bank

Through a project, World Vision is supporting the creation of safe play areas in villages affected by the current crisis, allowing children to play, hope...

Climate Change Adaptation

Supporting the Next Generation of Local Leaders in Developing Climate Solutions in the West Bank

Bushra, 20, from the northwest of the West Bank, is an active member of her village’s Green Committee—a local group dedicated to helping communities adapt...

Palestinian Children are supporting each others through tough times

You will never be alone: The Transformative Power of “I Support My Friend”

Adolescents in the West Bank have a lot of reasons to worry. This constant stress and anxiety can take a serious toll on them and have life-long...

Mental health support in the West Bank

Mental Health Support through Women Empowerment in the West Bank

Over the past 18 months, the West Bank has faced a worsening humanitarian crisis. In response, World Vision has expanded its mental health support through...

GPM+ meeting in the West Bank

Building stronger families through mental health support in the West Bank

World Vision is implementing a programme that offers women a safe and supportive space to talk openly, share their struggles, and learn how to solve...

Palestinian children are supported to manage stress and anxiety by World Vision

Empowering Adolescents Through Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in the West Bank

Using an evidence based approach (EASE), World Vision is providing mental health and psychosocial supports to 1000 adolescents and 1000 caregivers in 34...

Happy mothers' day

Empowered Mothers for a bright start in life: happy mother's day!

Mothers shape the world, one child at a time. Through our programmes, we support mothers with the knowledge and skills to nurture strong, happy, and...

International Women's Day

Women on the front line of change: Celebrating female volunteers

In 2024, in very challenging conditions, more than 200,000 people in close to 400 villages took part in World Vision’s programmes in the West Bank. It was...

Palestinian Children share their hopes and dreams for 2025

Violence and hardships impact West Bank education. As 2025 begins, hear children's hopes and their calls for change from decision-makers.

Food security under threat in the West Bank - Olive Harvest 2024

Around 15% of the population of the West Bank rely economically on the olive harvest. However, due to violence and restrictions on movements, farmers faced...

No Christmas this Year in the West Bank

Violence and crisis in the West Bank have replaced Christmas joy with fear. Nour and her mother Sandy share how the ongoing crisis has affected children.

A Christmas message of hope from Bethlehem

In these hard times in the West Bank, in the midst of violence and economic devastation, Father Issa sends us a message of hope from the Church of the...