In Azraq camp, Jordan, Syrian families are torn between the hope of returning home and the harsh memories of destruction, trauma, and the lack of services. Although many long to return home, the reality is harsh and struggles continue and grow till this day. *Um Sami, a dedicated mother, shares her concerns about returning and her hopes and wishes for her homeland. No one should return home only to find destruction and fading hope; Syrians deserve a dignified return, where receiving their basic rights isn’t just a wish, but a reality.

In collaboration with UNHCR and other partners, World Vision is implementing the Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) project in the Mayukwayukwa Refugee Settlement to strengthen livelihoods and enhance self-reliance among vulnerable refugees and host community households. Through this partnership, beneficiaries receive a comprehensive package of support that includes life skills training, financial literacy, business development, and access to start-up capital.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Nyabicwamba Groupe Scholaire in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp has become a beacon of hope for countless refugee children, offering them access to quality education and a path out of Poverty, thanks to the dedicated support of World Vision, in partnership with UNHCR and Rwanda’s Ministry of Emergency Affairs. Since 1996, World Vision has provided vital educational assistance-covering tuition, supplies, and vocational training, enabling students like Elijah and Aline to overcome financial hardships, pursue their dreams, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Their stories reflect the broader impact of World Vision’s commitment to empowering vulnerable children across Rwanda’s refugee camps through transformative educational programs.

Jordan is recognized for its stability in a turbulent region. The country hosts over 1.3 million Syrian refugees - representing nearly 15% of Jordan’s total population - making it the second-highest host country of refugees per capita in the world. Jordan has demonstrated a commitment to providing refuge for those fleeing conflict. While not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, Jordan has maintained a favourable protection environment for refugees, ensuring fundamental human rights through national frameworks. The country has also included refugees in critical sectors such as education, health care, and even the national COVID-19 health response and vaccination program. However, the protracted nature of the Syrian Crisis and regional dynamics have strained Jordan’s resources and infrastructure. Since 2015, The government-led Jordan Response Plan (JRP) has helped guide the partnership between the country and the international community as it responds to the Syrian Crisis in Jordan. Jordan’s policy towards refugees has mainly been inclusive, with the government taking steps to provide free work permits to Syrian refugees and adjusting the legal framework for Syrian-owned home-based businesses. Despite these positive steps, challenges remain, especially in employment where women and youth are disproportionately affected. The 2023 strategic objectives emphasize humanitarian-development coherence, reinforcing protection principles, and aligning with Jordan’s development goals. The focus is on integrating the needs of all vulnerable populations into national recovery plans, enhancing self-reliance, and building the capacity of national institutions. The aim is to transition the refugee population to economic opportunities, strengthen data analysis for evidencebased planning, and ensure refugee inclusion in national systems.

We cannot do it alone. Empowering local actors to lead the response, recovery, rehabilitation and development in their countries is a top priority, and building their capacity supports us to achieve our goals of ensuring every girl and boy has what they need to live a life in all its fullness. We partner with supporters, governments, local communities, faith leaders, civil society, faith-based organisations to support the needs of children and their families throughout the region

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,

“Every day, we meet children who have forgotten how to laugh or play. They are fearful, withdrawn, and traumatised by the horrors they have witnessed,” said Emmanuel Isch, World Vision’s Syria Response Director. “If we fail to address their mental health and immediate basic needs now, we risk losing an entire generation to the invisible scars of war.”