Needs Haven’t Shrunk. 
But the Aid Has. 

In Akkar, Lebanon, hundreds of vulnerable children are receiving vital catch-up education after years of disruption. In this photo essay, meet the students and teachers reigniting a love for learning.

In war-torn Syria, Iman’s story reflects the strength of countless single mothers battling poverty and displacement. Through World Vision’s emergency dignity and baby kits, she found not just essential supplies—but a renewed sense of hope and agency.

When the only clinic in Umm al-Safa was set to close, Asala and a group of determined women led a peaceful campaign to save it. Their efforts protected vital healthcare for nearly 3,000 people—and proved the power of grassroots action in the face of crisis.

This is the inspiring story of Babodmas—a farmer living with a disability in Karamoja, Uganda. With support from the NOURISH project, funded by Irish Aid, Babodmas transformed his family's future through climate-smart farming and resilience.

Girls and boys deserve to grow up free from abuse and exploitation. But in the world’s most dangerous places, childhood is frequently the first casualty. Here is Lionel’s story.

Two Afghan brothers, aged 12 and 10, were killed by a landmine while playing near their family’s farm. They are among the 40+ children killed or injured by unexploded ordnance each month in Afghanistan. Read their story and why mine action funding matters.