Discover the first-quarter edition of the World Vision International Sierra Leone (WVISL) Every Heart Newsletter, highlighting key achievements in FY25. Learn how we’re transforming the lives of vulnerable children, their families, and communities in Sierra Leone.

Since the onset of the Syrian crisis in 2011, the World Vision Syria Response (WVSR) has been leading humanitarian and recovery efforts in Syria, Jordan, and Türkiye. This prolonged crisis has resulted in 16.7 million people out of a total population of 23.4 million being in need, marking the highest number since the crisis began in 2011. Children make up 45% of this group, totalling 7.5 million. A staggering 69% of the population lives below the poverty line, with 100,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Over half of the population,

Lebanon is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis following 14 months of escalating violence. Over 4,000 people have been killed, including 290 children and 790 women, while nearly 1.2 million people have been displaced. Despite a 60-day cessation of hostilities, fragile security conditions prevent over 160,900 people from returning home. Many remain in temporary shelters, facing destroyed infrastructure and limited access to basic services. Nearly 100,000 homes have been fully or severely damaged, rendering thousands homeless and exacerbating vulnerabilities among at-risk populations.

This report explores the dynamics of child marriage in rural Sierra Leone: A Qualitative Study of the Socio-Economic and Cultural Implications.

Annual Report FY 24 October 2023 to September 2024

In this issue of the West & Central Africa Newsletter, we highlight the remarkable progress accomplished across our programmes throughout the year 2024, looking back on the trials and celebrating the triumphs.

This review supports World Vision’s Resilience Framework, highlighting key themes like conflict, COVID-19, climate change, and the HDP nexus in building resilient systems.

In 2024, the ENOUGH Campaign united West Africa in the fight against child hunger and malnutrition, sparking transformative change across the region. As 2025 approaches, discover how nations are doubling down on justice, hope, and sustainable solutions for every child.

The weeks following the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon have focused on assessments of the high humanitarian needs and economic costs. The conflict has caused massive destruction, displacing nearly 1.2 million people, with 179,000 still unable to return home due to safety concerns, destroyed infrastructure, and limited access to essential services. Though the number of people in formal shelters has dropped to 6,600, the strain on local communities and infrastructure continues to be overwhelming. The hardest-hit areas include Nabatieh and Tyre, where families with young children and elderly members face prolonged displacement are grappling with severe water shortages, unreliable electricity, and damaged facilities.