World Children’s Day: Children and young people’s futures and well-being are at risk due to dire impact of climate change in the Middle East

Kulbabka is a ceramic studio led by a Ukrainian refugee living in Georgia. He received financial support to purchase equipment, conduct workshops, and enhance the quality and variety of its products. World Vision Georgia is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods and employment opportunities for Ukrainian refugees in Georgia through the Ukraine Crisis Response Programme. Ukrainian entrepreneurs received financial, material and informational support to help them grow and develop their businesses in Georgia. By supporting small business initiatives, World Vision team empowers beneficiaries to achieve self-reliance, helping them navigate integration challenges and thrive in the local market. This support enables them to stay competitive while fostering long-term economic stability within their communities.

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.

World Vision Kenya's KIERP initiative, supported by USAID-BHA, combats malnutrition in drought-hit Kitui and Tana River counties, empowering families like Rachael Kanini's to improve nutrition and livelihoods.

Select and support the most vulnerable youth between 15 and 25 years old with vocational training, on the job training, and relevant life skills to increase access to decent and productive employment opportunities and ensure demand-driven skills and career decisions meet market demands.

In February 2023, an earthquake devastated the region, sending shockwaves through the lives of millions, including Ahmed and Fatima. “We were already struggling, and then the earthquake took away what little stability we had left,” Ahmed shares, reflecting on the hardships they endured.

A story of how a mother fought against all odds to give the best for her daughter and son. Livelihood story.

In the Middle East, young people between the ages of 15–29 make up around 30 percent of the population and face the fastest growing youth unemployment rate in the world.

This article highlights the Youth Ready approach in the DRC, empowering vulnerable youth to transform their lives and launch income-generating activities.

In Burkina Faso, Youth Ready approach in YES KIRE Project is expected to impact the lives of 4,500 household members of the targeted youth. « YOUTH READY » approach in the Youth Economic Strengthening Project (YES) in urban and peri-urban areas of Burkina Faso