Explore World Vision’s latest policy brief on families returning to Ukraine and Syria. Discover the complex trade-offs between safety, reunification, and child wellbeing.

Displacement, civilian casualties, damage to housing and critical infrastructure, and persistent access constraints are affecting humanitarian operations.

New WV policy brief reveals that long after displacement ends, many children continue to face insecurity, hunger, disrupted education and psychological distress.

Ongoing ceasefire violations in Lebanon, including airstrikes, shelling, displacement orders, and military activity, continue to drive humanitarian needs.

Returning home has not ended displacement for many Syrian families. Children continue to face poverty, disrupted education, protection risks, and psychological distress as communities struggle to recover from years of conflict. Sustained support is essential to help families rebuild their lives and futures.

World Vision MEER's latest policy brief sends a clear message: returning home does not automatically mean children are safe, supported or able to thrive.

This oral presentation was presented at the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference on child and adolescent mental health held in Cape Town, South Africa in May 2026.

Last year, our programmes impacted more than 5.8 million people, including 3.2 million vulnerable children and families across East Asia.

Alice, a refugee and single mother of four living in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp, initially depended on monthly cash assistance to survive but struggled with ongoing financial insecurity. Seeking a better future, she took a bold step into small-scale trading after repeatedly requesting an advance on her cash transfer, eventually starting with RWF 8,000 to sell basic food items. Her efforts grew stronger after joining World Vision’s Dukore Twigire program, where she received training in business skills, savings, and mindset change, helping her build confidence and financial discipline. Through saving, accessing a small loan, and reinvesting support capital, she expanded her business from a roadside stall to a full shop selling diverse household goods. Her monthly profit grew from about RWF 5,000 to at least RWF 50,000, enabling her to better support her family and shift from survival to long-term planning and self-reliance.

Uganda marked World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Climate Action Begins with You: Act Now.” While global discussions often center on emissions and international commitments, in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts climate change is already a lived reality.