Sinet's Blog: Real Lives Transformed Through Sponsorship

Millions of children still go to school hungry, with a single meal often deciding whether they stay in class or drop out. While 466 million now receive school meals, half of primary school-aged children remain unreached—especially in low-income countries. World Vision’s School Meals Programme delivered daily meals to over one million children in 20 countries and drove 17 policy changes to strengthen national feeding systems. From South Sudan’s new strategy to Rwanda’s citizen-led “Dusangire Lunch,” momentum is building to end child hunger for good.

L’association Walen en partenariat avec le Projet JOFA – ACTE ont offert l’opportunité à 20 jeunes filles de renforcer leurs compétences numériques et d’accéder à de nouvelles perspectives professionnelles et entrepreneuriales afin de lutter contre le Travail des enfants surtout dans ses pires formes.

As of September 2025, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response has reached 2,275,047 people and 45% of them are children.

The Walen association in partnership with the JOFA – ACTE Project offered the opportunity to 20 young girls to strengthen their digital skills and gain new insights into professional and entrepreneurial opportunities, with the aim of combatting child labour.

The agreement on the cessation of hostilities has been extended until February 18. However, in the last week, at least 30 civilian casualties have been recorded. Access to over 70 villages in southern Lebanon remains restricted, preventing people from returning home and posing security risks for displaced populations attempting to rebuild their lives. Humanitarian actors continue to face significant access constraints, making it difficult to provide essential aid to affected communities. While the agreement continues to prevent a return to full-scale conflict, localised violence, military operations and security risks persist. The humanitarian response remains strained, with significant funding gaps limiting aid distribution, infrastructure repairs and healthcare services. Food insecurity continues to rise, with 1.65 million people facing crisis-level food shortages and 201,000 in emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4). The destruction of agricultural land, market disruptions and logistical challenges are further deepening Lebanon’s economic crisis, affecting both displaced and host communities. Despite the challenges, humanitarian actors are scaling up response efforts, repairing homes and shelters, providing warm clothes and heat, and restoring essential services. However, with only 58% of the 2024 Flash Appeal met, a sharp increase in funding is needed to meet growing humanitarian demands. Sustained diplomatic efforts and international support will be essential in preventing further deterioration and ensuring a comprehensive path toward recovery and peace in Lebanon.

Discover how Lebanon’s adolescents are affected by hunger amid rising food prices, conflict, and reduced humanitarian aid. This brief from World Vision’s Price Shocks 2025 study highlights their experiences, coping strategies, and urgent recommendations for protecting youth health and dignity.

A practical guide for World Vision teams and partners to implement best-practice environmental management in field programs, operations, and facilities.

People reached as of July 2024