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Wednesday, December 10, 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.

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.

WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY 2025

World Children’s Day 2025: Voices of Hope and Future Dreams

On World Children’s Day, as World Vision Lebanon celebrated 50 years of bold hope, Eleanor Monbiot, Regional Leader for World Vision Middle East and...

Ming young leader from Thailand

Child Protection

Thai Child Representative Ming Calls on Global Leaders to Keep Their Promise to End Violence Against Children

Thai Child Representative Ming Calls on Global Leaders to Keep Their Promise to End Violence Against Children

How Magidu’s Skills are Sparking Community Transformation

Magidu, the eldest of six children, was forced to abandon his dream of university education due to financial hardship. Despite dropping out of school, he...

Young people attending a CVA training

DR Congo: How Are the Youth of Likasi Engaging in the Fight Against HIV Through World Vision’s CVA Approach?

This article describes how young people in Likasi, DRC, are engaging in the fight against HIV through World Vision’s Citizen Voice and Action (CVA)...

Group photo of children with their teachers in Azraq Camp.

Child Protection

Road to Resilience: Azraq Camp Stories of Transformation

Our dedicated staff share how education, play, and peacebuilding in the Road to Resilience Project has empowered children in Azraq Camp, Jordan.

Xavier Kehali next to the crab nursery cage

Transforming Youth Lives: The Impact of the Lukautim Mama Graun Project

Youth in Rorovana 1 turn to crab farming, building hope and climate resilience through the Lukautim Mama Graun Project.

World Food Day

Climate, Hunger, and Hope: The Defining Challenge for Asia Pacific

New data shows extreme climate and scarcity are pushing millions into acute hunger as aid declines. Amidst this crisis, World Vision is working with...

Girl leaders from SKYE Club

Meet Two Mariams: Young Leaders Giving Back

In western Georgia, two girls named Mariam share a passion for change. Both began as SKYE Club members and are now leaders, inspiring local youth.

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.

Maletsepileng and her daughters standing together in their new winter clothes, smiling and enjoying warmth and comfort.

More Than Warmth: How Winter Clothes Restored Confidence and Dignity for Maletsepileng’s Daughters

The Gift of Winter clothes from World Vision kept Maletsepileng’s daughters warm while restoring their confidence, dignity, and sense of belonging.

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.

Nokwanda next to a model she has created with the skills she has acquired as an electrician.

Nokwanda Breaking Barriers to Become a Female Electrician

Nokwanda, a young woman from Eswatini, is breaking barriers by training to become a qualified electrician through World Vision’s HIV prevention project...

GiK Brings Comfort to Vulnerable Children at Rekai Tangwena Children’s Home

From Trauma to Tenderness: How Gift in Kind Brings Comfort to Children at Rekai Tangwena Home

Recently, through Gifts-in-Kind (GiK) support, the home received much-needed items such as drying towels, bed covers, sanitary pads, gloves, dishes, and...

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...

Mariam Jabniashvili, a young social entrepreneur from mountainous Georgia

Entrepreneurship

Turning a Garage into a Learning Space for Children

Young social entrepreneur and speech and language therapist Mariam Jabniashvili returned to her hometown of Zhinvali to transform her local community.

World Vision Albania_Youth

Online Safety for Children

Building a safer digital world for children and youth in Albania

World Vision Albania and the National Cyber Security Authority have certified professionals to teach children and young people about online safety.

Nasu, Alpha and Alpha's Mum

A Journey of Healing and reconciliation, the story of a teenager in Sierra Leone

Discover Alpha’s inspiring journey of reconciliation in Barri Chiefdom, Sierra Leone, where World Vision’s child protection program helped reunite a mother...

Meron at the Minimedia Club

Speak Up, Save Lives

At just 18, Meron uses her school’s Mini Media Club to raise awareness on safe childbirth, maternal health, and newborn care. Her voice is inspiring...

Bethel Child Parliament leader in kele smiling

The New Face of Abduction and the Youth Standing Against It

In Kele, Ethiopia, girls face a new threat: abduction through manipulation rather than force. Child parliament members like Bethel, with support from World...

Mulugeta and Shimelis (left to right) tending their tree seedlings

Building Futures, Breaking Cycles: The Journey of Three Young People

Young people in Oromia, Ethiopia, are transforming their communities, turning savings and loans into businesses and hope through the SPIR II project.

WVA youth

Youth Empowerment

Tirana's Summer School of Business and Technology

Teenagers in Albania have been building their skills and confidence with hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experiences.

WVA Ipa Crossborder

From Training to Internships: How students are building a digital future

Albanian youth are gaining digital and soft skills with training and internships, as part of a cross-border initiative for employment.

World Vision Malawi Bids Farewell To Likasi AP.

World Vision Malawi exits Likasi after 18 years, leaving behind empowered youth, reduced child marriages, and lasting community transformation