Global Livelihoods Sector Annual Report 2023

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.

Annual Report FY 24 October 2023 to September 2024

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 one-page update summarizes the challenges and natural disasters faced by Afghanistan, as well as the needs resulting from these issues. It also outlines the support provided by WV Afghanistan over the past three years.

Choutari is World Vision International Nepal's bi-annual newsletter. This December 2023 - May 2024 edition covers the key updates and highlights on our sectors, grants and private non-sponsorship projects, stories of transformation, key events, innovations and our programme coverage in the media.