Every week, an average of 16 children are casualties of war. Since the conflict started, 659 children have been killed and 1,747 have been injured. Millions of Ukrainian children continue to have their lives shattered by daily violence, displacement, disrupted education, limited healthcare access, the effects of mental health disorders and trauma, family separation, and violations of their human rights.

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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.

The befriending and empathetic listening program aims to develop the skill of listening with empathy in selected community members, teachers, and government officials who engage with the public and children. Gratitude shines in her eyes for the Grassroots Conflict Prevention (Grace) Project, funded by the European Union, which operates in the Western and North-western provinces of Sri Lanka benefiting over 130,000 people who are vulnerable to conflicts due to social and economic situations in Sri Lanka.

The befriending and empathetic listening program aims to develop the skill of listening with empathy in selected community members, teachers, and government officials who engage with the public and children. Gratitude shines in her eyes for the Grassroots Conflict Prevention (Grace) Project, funded by the European Union, which operates in the Western and North-western provinces of Sri Lanka benefiting over 130,000 people who are vulnerable to conflicts due to social and economic situations in Sri Lanka.

In Lebanon, children face multiple crises, including disrupted education and displacement. World Vision Lebanon, funded by Hong Kong, supports Lebanese residents and Syrian refugees in Mhammara through psychosocial support, vocational training, and cash assistance. This project aims to improve mental health, social interactions, and livelihoods for families and children affected by ongoing crises.

As the Ukraine Crisis Response enters its fourth year, the impact of war continues to devastate the lives of millions, particularly children. Over the past three years, World Vision has reached more than 2 million people, including nearly 1 million children, providing critical support such as education, mental health services, cash assistance, livelihoods, winterisation and protection initiatives. Despite these efforts, the challenges remain immense. Millions of children are still displaced, struggling to access the basic needs every child deserves, and deprived of their rights to safety, education, health and home.