Read the inspiring journey of Rose Agili, a young woman in South Sudan who transforms her tailoring business through the GREAW project. This is how resilience-building projects empower women and girls to overcome challenges, improve livelihoods, and inspire hope in times of hardship.

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Irina arrived in Georgia with her two daughters, injured and uncertain about the future. With consistent support from World Vision—ranging from financial assistance and emotional care to access to education and skills development—Irina was able to rebuild her life. Today, she runs a small pottery business with her daughters, turning hardship into hope and offering a powerful example of resilience and renewal.

Many rural schools in Zambia face big challenges. One of the biggest problems is low literacy levels among children. Without good reading and writing skills, children find it hard to learn other subjects and achieve their dreams. But thanks to the help of World Vision Zambia and its education programmes, schools like Katoba Primary are beginning to change this story.

What if early warning systems could reach the most remote communities before disaster strikes?

World Vision Albania and partners promote biodiversity, eco-tourism, and sustainable development in Shebenik National Park through local collaboration.

The Celebrating Families model helped Thapelo and his wife rebuild their home into a loving, peaceful place where their children now flourish.

Due to unprecedented levels of violence, restrictions on movement and economic challenges, a major humanitarian crisis is ongoing in the West Bank. To support communities, World Vision has continued its emergency response in April and May 2025, reaching 92,000 people including 60,000 children in 7 governorates. Read our report to learn more about our response.

Myriam Nongo, 54, lives in Fungurume, DRC, where she leads the local Association of Persons with Disabilities, supporting over 50 members. A mother of four and caregiver to seven orphans, her life changed after joining World Vision’s Empowered World View training in 2023. Inspired by the program, she started a donut and chick-raising business and formed a savings group for women with disabilities to launch their own initiatives. Guided by faith and determination, Myriam now dreams of creating an educational center for children with disabilities, showing how transformation begins with courage and community.

Salwan, a young man from Al Ba’aj, Ninewa, was left partially paralysed by a high fever at just eight months old. Raised with love and care by his father, Salwan faced severe bullying from peers and even teachers due to his disability. This led him to leave school early and struggle with self-worth. Displaced during the 2014 conflict, his family lived in camps before returning to a looted home. Despite hardships, Salwan gradually began to accept his condition and dream of a better future. In 2024, he joined World Vision Iraq’s Life Skills sessions through the Nexus Accelerator Fund Project. Initially shy, he found confidence and hope through discussions on bullying and self-development. Now 21, Salwan aspires to start his own business but is hindered by financial barriers. Still, he remains determined to rely on himself and live with dignity, inspired by his journey of growth, resilience, and newfound self-belief.