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Refugees as changemakers

From newcomers to changemakers: young refugees unite to empower youth in Georgia

Ahmed from Saudi Arabia and Abdi from Somalia arrived in Georgia several years ago, each bringing with them unique stories and experiences that led them to...

Zahra, single mother from Iran

World Refugee Day

Single mother’s journey - a taste of resilience

A brave Iranian mother’s journey from refugee life to becoming a respected culinary professional in Georgia - fueled by love, resilience, and hope.

Boder

World Vision Ghana Launches ‘BORDER Project’ to Empower Border Communities

More than 19,000 people will benefit from the BORDER Project, launched by World Vision Ghana. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable...

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...

Stakeholders handing over rice to the National Disaster Management Agency.

Government of Taiwan Hands Over Rice Donation for Over 262,000 Vulnerable Emaswati Through World Vision Partnership

The Government of Taiwan, in partnership with World Vision, donates nearly 2,000 metric tonnes of rice to support over 262,000 vulnerable Emaswati facing...

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...

From Quarry Stones to Spices: How Cash Support Changed a Widow’s Life

From Quarry Stones to Spices: How Cash Support Changed a Widow’s Life

The initiative is helping over 24,000 people in Epworth who are facing food insecurity due to the effects of the El Niño-induced drought.

Cash Project Sparks New Hope for Visually Impaired Family in Epworth

Cash Project Sparks New Hope for Visually Impaired Family in Epworth

But that story is beginning to change—thanks to the El Niño Life Saving Cash Project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and...

World Vision Scales Up School Feeding Program in Malawi

World Vision has scaled up nutrition efforts, reaching over 60 thousand children in Malawi with school meals.

Journey to eastern Chad: Delivering critical aid to families impacted by conflict

Hundreds to thousands of children and families fleeing conflict in Sudan cross the border into Chad on a daily basis. CBN News joined a World Vision team...

Jean in his new wheelchair

DR Congo: GIK - Aid that Restores Human Dignity

This article illustrates the success of the GIK program in DR Congo. In 2024, World Vision, through its Gift-In-Kind (GIK) program, provided Jean with a...

After 14 years of crisis, Syrian children face unprecedented challenges

“Every day, we meet children who have forgotten how to laugh or play. They are fearful, withdrawn, and traumatised by the horrors they have witnessed,”...

A Syrian mother’s dream to see her children free from hunger and suffering

Um Muhammad shares, “This food is more than just meals; it’s hope. It means my children will have the strength to keep going, to dream of a better future.”...

Education program in Northwest Syria inspires Nader’s journey of healing and hope

His story is one of resilience, of finding light in the darkest moments. As Syria begins a new chapter of healing, Nader dares to dream of a future where...

Back to School Campaign opens a future without barriers for Yassin and the displaced children in Syria

With the launch of a “Back to Learning” campaign, Yassin and thousands of other children returned to school, eager to embrace the opportunities that had...

Sarah learns new skills reviving dream of becoming a hairdresser and own a salon in Syria

World Vision’s protection project, funded by Irish Aid and implemented through local partner Shafak, aims to empower women financially and socially through...

World Vision Zimbabwe Provides Lifesaving Shelter to Refugees in Tongogara

World Vision Zimbabwe Provides Lifesaving Shelter to Refugees in Tongogara

Tongogara Refugee Settlement in Zimbabwe’s Chipinge District hosts over 16,000 refugees from 27 countries, including DRC, Mozambique, Burundi, and Rwanda.

Samuel and pastor David

Child Protection

DR Congo: "We can't save everyone, but we can change a destiny"

A child's life transformed by a benevolent couple through the Channel of Hope for Child Protection training. From rejection to a loving family and a new...

World Vision delivers critical winter support to Ukraine’s displaced, as needs grow dire

Oksana, originally from Kharkiv, has faced the immense challenges of displacement, war, and separation from her family while caring for her 11-year-old son...

World Vision provides Ukrainian children with safe spaces to overcome effects of war

World Vision supports a child-friendly space in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine. Here children can learn new skills, find friends and improve mental health affected...

A boat washed up on an Indonesian shore after the 2004 tsunami

2004 Tsunami 20th anniversary

The 2004 tsunami taught me many things, but six in particular

Margarettha Siregar shares six things the humanitarian industry should learn from the 2004 tsunami disaster

Middle East Crisis Response

Supporting Displaced Communities through World Vision Lebanon’s Community Kitchen Initiative

Supporting Displaced Communities through World Vision Lebanon’s Community Kitchen Initiative

Lesotho Fights Back Against Hunger

Lesotho Fights Back Against Hunger: Lifesaving Food Support for Vulnerable Families in Crisis

Lifesaving food packages reach vulnerable families in Lesotho, providing crucial support in the fight against hunger amid rising food insecurity