The purpose of this guide is to provide World Vision staff with practical ways of understanding gender-based violence (GBV) concepts. It supports the understanding of key concepts related to GBV to enhance the development of interventions to address gender-based violence in non-targeted programming (mainstreaming).

World Vision Syria Response (WVSR), in partnership with a local partner, implemented an anticipatory action project in Northern Syria. The project targets mitigating the impacts of floods, droughts, and associated risks derived from climate change through pre-emptive measures. Engaging extensively with community stakeholders, the project addresses challenges like recurrent droughts, sporadic floods, and service provision gaps due to limited governance structures.

Responding to children’s urgent call for climate justice, World Vision has developed the first organisation-wide Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action (ESCA) Strategic Roadmap. World Vision completed the first stocktake of ESCA -related programmes implemented during financial years 2023-24 across 69 countries.

World Vision launches GEWE Project to empower women & youth in Lesotho, boosting economic opportunities, leadership, and sustainable community growth.

Gender inequity and gender-based violence are hampering both, human rights realization and economic growth worldwide, but especially in the Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEER), with sobering statistics on femicide, violence against women and gender-based discrimination.

National Director's speech for the GEWE Project launch celebrates World Vision’s commitment to empowering women and youth in Lesotho, fostering sustainable livelihoods, and advancing gender equality for a resilient future

World Vision and partner NGO “Girls” from Ukraine jointly conducted a nationwide study of the understanding and prevalence of various forms of gender-based violence and the effectiveness of the response.

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.

Ending Child Marriage in Kenya: The Path Forward