article / September 4, 2024
Clinging onto hope
“My name is Sama, I am from Southeastern Syria, I have two boys and one girl,” she shares. Like all Syrian mothers, Sama fought to keep her children safe during a ravaging conflict. Countless sleepless nights followed their forced displacement in 2017 to ensure her children were safe and sound. Sama wanted nothing from this world except to see her children safe and healthy.
publication / August 8, 2024
Lost and Alone- Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied and Separated Children in Post-Earthquakes Northwest Syria and Southern Türkiye
This report presents the findings from a unique piece of research conducted by World Vision Syria Response in Northwest Syria (NWS) and Southern Türkiye. It is the first of its kind to specifically explore how the February 2023 earthquakes in the region have impacted unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and who were separated from their families during the disasters. The study brings together the diverse perspectives and experiences of caregivers, community members and most importantly, Syrian UASC in some of the worst earthquakes-affected areas. The report underlines the critical role of community-based alternative care systems in caring for unaccompanied and separated children and emphasises the severe gaps in existing services for children without parental care. Finally, it calls for increased prioritisation of Syrian unaccompanied and separated children in both NWS and Southern Türkiye in the overall humanitarian response to the Syrian conflict.
article / September 10, 2024
Violence against women and domestic abuse: A reality in war-torn Ukraine
Cases of domestic violence is happening in Ukraine's households with the war aggravating the situation. Follow Oksana's* story as she escapes the abuse with her two children and rebuilds her life in a World Vision-supported safe house.
article / September 9, 2024
A new business for a better future
In Narang, World Vision empowers single mother Elianie with a small business, helping her feed and support her five children, offering hope for a brighter future.
article / September 15, 2024
From a Nutrition Specialist to the World
From a Nutrition Specialist to the World
article / September 9, 2024
A boy’s journey from hunger to hope
In drought-plagued Savane Haleine, World Vision's support empowers Mikenson's family with farming techniques, transforming their lives and inspiring the community.
article / September 19, 2024
Emergency Response Restores Hope for a Vulnerable Family: How the Mohlomi Family Rebuilt After the Fire Incident
Discover how swift emergency response and community support helped the Mohlomi family rebuild their lives after a devastating fire in Ha Rafolatsane.
publication / September 9, 2024
Unfinished Business: The progress in policies to end violence against children
Each year, one billion children suffer from violence, losing their innocence and bearing lifelong scars. Despite government promises to end this violence, progress is inconsistent, with some areas regressing. A new report highlights the current state of policy commitments in 21 countries, revealing that no country has done enough to end violence against children by 2030. While some countries have outlawed violence, enforcement is lacking, and loopholes remain. West Africa, in particular, shows minimal progress and high rates of child marriage and labor.