The conflict in Lebanon, which escalated in late September, has intensified significantly over the past ten days, reaching unprecedented levels nationwide. In the south, 37 villages and around 200,000 homes have been destroyed, leaving thousands homeless and displaced to shelters across the country. In Beirut’s suburbs, relentless airstrikes have caused widespread destruction, with frequent evacuation orders. Despite the risks, many residents remain in their homes, and local markets, a key source of livelihoods, are still running.

Today, children in East Africa face an array of challenges. Conflict disrupts lives in Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia, forcing families to flee their homes and depriving children of safety, stability, and access to education. Of particular concern, is the dire food insecurity in the region, occasioned by the polycrisis of conflict, climate change and economic hardship.

Lebanon Response Situation Report

World Children’s Day: Children and young people’s futures and well-being are at risk due to dire impact of climate change in the Middle East

Over one billion children are at extreme risk from the impact of the climate crisis, which hampers development and worsens global humanitarian crises[1], which continues to limit development opportunities and exacerbate global humanitarian crises.

Somalia’s path to lasting peace remains complex due to historical grievances, social fragmentation, and recurring regional conflicts. These factors impede social cohesion and undermine efforts towards stability. Addressing these deep-seated issues demands a multifaceted approach that builds trust, foster collaboration, and strengthens community resilience.

General overview Since October 2023, World Vision Lebanon has been responding to the devastating impacts of military escalations in Southern Lebanon. On 23 September, the conflict started to escalate quickly, its impact reaching the central part of Lebanon, including Bekaa and Beirut. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reports that as of 26 October, nearly 2,672 people have been killed, including at least 155 children, and more than 12,468 have been injured. More than 1.2 million people have been directly affected and/or have been forced to flee from their homes for safety to other parts of the country. More than 191,692 internally displaced people (IDP), half of them women and more than 400,000 displaced children, have sought safety at one of the more than 1,097 temporary shelters set up in schools and other administrative buildings.

Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience Capacity of World Vision Iraq

World Vision warns of rising violence risks for displaced children amid historic Inter-Ministerial Conference addressing climate change, conflict, and child protection.