In a small community kitchen behind Beirut’s bustling souk, Samia stirs a pot of Mujaddara, providing warmth and nourishment to hungry children. As Lebanon’s economic crisis deepens, families in Shatila camp struggle to afford even the most basic meals. With food prices soaring, World Vision Lebanon and Ahlam Lajea step in to offer a crucial lifeline. But for many, the question remains, how long can they hold on?

Precious Matyola rides her motorbike through Munwgi and Twikatane, Zambia, reaching over 4,000 farmers as a Development Facilitator for World Vision's EL&R programme.

For 17-year-old Gladys, attending school used to be a daily struggle. As a student at Masamba Secondary School in Zambia, she often faced challenges that made learning difficult. One of the biggest obstacles was the lack of access to clean water.

Key findings indicate that 68% of the households have graduated from extreme poverty to sustainable livelihoods. Through improved food security, financial stability, and stronger disaster resilience, families are building brighter futures. Discover how the Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG) project, is a 39-month initiative funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) transformative project is changing lives in Baidoa, Somalia.

World Vision Somalia’s Impact in 2024 In 2024, Somalia faced relentless shocks, from devastating floods and ongoing conflict to economic instability, leaving millions struggling to meet their basic needs. With 6.9 million people, including 5 million children, in urgent need, World Vision Somalia, alongside our dedicated partners, stepped up to deliver life-saving assistance and long-term resilience programmes to help communities meet immediate needs, recover, and rebuild. We reached 1.4 million people, nearly 850,000 of them children, providing emergency aid, food security, healthcare, nutrition, clean water, education, and more. From launching our first-ever boat-based emergency response to leading evacuation efforts during historic floods, our dedicated teams stood on the frontlines of hope for children and their communities. We invite you to read this report and see how, together, we made a difference for children.

World Vision Zimbabwe 2024 Annual Report

The importance of vulnerability analysis goes far beyond targeting. It is a prerequisite for good needs assessment, for the design of interventions, for ensuring an inclusive response and for accountability.

 From building classrooms to supporting learning, the community in Rajshahi is the heart of the Learning Roots program. Through this inspiring model, World Vision Bangladesh is changing the narrative by creating safe, play-based learning environments and showcasing the power of collaboration to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Xhensura’s journey from silence to empowerment highlights the transformative power of advocacy and community support. Through World Vision Albania’s programs, Xhensura became a changemaker, leading initiatives to empower youth, particularly girls, in her community. Her advocacy efforts have influenced key legal reforms in Albania, including amendments to the Youth and Volunteering Laws.