For over 50 years, World Vision has worked to nurture Palestinian children, improve their resilience and bring them hope. Take a look at this short report to learn more about our strategy priorities, our approaches and our achievements in 2024.

In december 2024 and January 2025, World Vision provided humanitarian support to 101,000 people in 142 villages as part of our emergency response. Our response focused on community protection, mental health, access to health care and access to safe education.

Following the second deadline for the cessation of hostilities on 18 February 2025, the country to the south of Lebanon withdrew from population centres in southern Lebanon while maintaining a military presence in five strategic locations along the Blue Line. Despite these developments, military tensions persisted, with reports of demolitions and shelling in border villages before and after the withdrawal, resulting in civilian casualties, raising the total number to 4,200 civilian deaths since the escalation. Meanwhile, protests erupted in Beirut, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon between 14 and 16 February over internal political disputes, further heightening instability in the country. Humanitarian conditions remain critical, with 98,994 people still displaced outside their district of origin, while 950,652 have returned home despite extensive damage to infrastructure and limited access to essential services. Entire neighbourhoods, particularly in border villages, have been left in ruins due to sustained bombardments, with water networks, electricity grids, and medical facilities heavily damaged or rendered inoperable. Schools and hospitals have suffered significant destruction, depriving communities of essential healthcare and education services. Additionally, roads and bridges in affected areas remain impassable, further obstructing aid delivery and recovery efforts. Lebanon is also facing an increasing humanitarian burden due to the arrival of 89,400 people from Syria into Baalbek Governorate, including 20,000 returning Lebanese, further straining already overstretched resources. With fluctuating displacement trends and ongoing security challenges, the country remains in a fragile state, requiring sustained international support to stabilise affected communities, rehabilitate vital infrastructure, and ensure access to essential services for those in need.

Around 15% of the population of the West Bank rely economically on the olive harvest. However, due to violence and restrictions on movements, farmers faced many challenges to harvest their olive in 2024 in the West Bank. A World Vision’s survey shows that, in 1 in 4 village of the Central West Bank, farmers are expecting to lose more than half of their harvest. It will have a major impact on their livelihood, increasing food insecurity. We say ENOUGH. All children have the right to live free of violence and hunger.

In 2024, in very challenging conditions, more than 200,000 people in close to 400 villages took part in World Vision’s programmes in the West Bank. It was only possible because of the passion and commitment of our more than 300 volunteers and 90 staff members. 90% of them are women. For International Women's Day, they tell us about their work and their hopes for their communities

Over the month of October, World Vision provided humanitarian support to 53,000 people in 35 villages of the West Bank as part of our emergency response.

The agreement on the cessation of hostilities has been extended until February 18. However, in the last week, at least 30 civilian casualties have been recorded. Access to over 70 villages in southern Lebanon remains restricted, preventing people from returning home and posing security risks for displaced populations attempting to rebuild their lives. Humanitarian actors continue to face significant access constraints, making it difficult to provide essential aid to affected communities. While the agreement continues to prevent a return to full-scale conflict, localised violence, military operations and security risks persist. The humanitarian response remains strained, with significant funding gaps limiting aid distribution, infrastructure repairs and healthcare services. Food insecurity continues to rise, with 1.65 million people facing crisis-level food shortages and 201,000 in emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4). The destruction of agricultural land, market disruptions and logistical challenges are further deepening Lebanon’s economic crisis, affecting both displaced and host communities. Despite the challenges, humanitarian actors are scaling up response efforts, repairing homes and shelters, providing warm clothes and heat, and restoring essential services. However, with only 58% of the 2024 Flash Appeal met, a sharp increase in funding is needed to meet growing humanitarian demands. Sustained diplomatic efforts and international support will be essential in preventing further deterioration and ensuring a comprehensive path toward recovery and peace in Lebanon.

Paris was selected to join the National Children and Youth Council of Cambodia (CYC) as the youngest representative. Passionate about child nutrition and food security, he led a child/youth-led research project under the hashtag#ENOUGH campaign, aligning with hashtag#SDG3: Good Health and Well-Being. At the 12th The @Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) in Bangkok, Paris shared his research findings and experiences in two key side events, advocating for inclusive solutions for child health and emphasizing the role of children in achieving the SDGs.

Students in Guijá and Mabalane, Gaza Province, part of WASH Clubs, tackle hygiene and sanitation challenges in their schools and communities.