World Vision Iraq supports nine year old Rayan with access to washing facilities within her home.

Türkiye hosts the world’s largest population of persons under temporary and international protection, with over 3.65 million Syrians under temporary protection. As of May 2023, Türkiye was hosting 3.4 million Syrian refugees of which nearly half are children and 46% are women and girls. The country has seen significant increases in commodity prices, particularly food and energy, alongside inflation and the depreciation of the Turkish lira, leading to poverty rates surpassing pre- 2019 levels. These socio-economic challenges have put a strain on community relations, consequently inciting growing anti-refugee sentiments. The approach to the 2023 elections has seen refugee issues becoming a focal point of political discourse, prompting the government to consider adopting more stringent policies.

Since May 2024, over 400 Ukrainians have been attending language classes funded by Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) and implemented by World Vision’s partner WeWorld aimed to help participants integrate into the local society and open new opportunities, such as finding jobs or learn Romanian or English languages.

This annual internship programme is designed to provide real work experience and professional development to university undergraduates.

This study “Public protection system in Ukraine: Oblast level mapping, assessment and services research” is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Grant Agreement: Providing multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in Ukraine (2023-2024)” lead by Acted.

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we turn our focus to the pressing needs confronting our region, which range from disease outbreaks and climate-related challenges to conflict and an underfunded displacement crisis – all in the backdrop of shrinking humanitarian funding.

ALERT! It has come to our attention that several agencies or persons, are claiming to be acting as World Vision International or on World Vision's behalf in recruiting or facilitating the recruitment of personnel on WhatsApp and other digital channels.