World Vision Syria Response

“I remember when my dad travelled to Türkiye to look for for a job for better life opportunities. I didn’t like it. It was like no one was there to support us. I needed to have my father by my side to help me, to motivate me, and to stand by me. But with time and when he had returned, I felt complete confidence to have all my family together in the same house. But when they are away, I feel broken, I talk less, and I become introverted.” Mahmoud, 17, a Syrian refugee in Jordan, said. Today is Father’s Day. Fathers play an important role in children’s lives. Just like for young Mahmoud, fathers are there to care, support, teach, encourage, and help create a sense of completeness and stability within the family. On this occasion, we celebrate all fathers around the world and the invaluable role they play in their children’s lives. We also share a collection of photos from throughout the years featuring the fathers and children we have had the privilege to stand alongside. For this occasion, we also invite you to write a warm note to your father and tag him in the comments. A few heartfelt words can mean the world and may just make his day. #FathersDay #MyDadMyHero #BestDadEver #Fatherhood #WorldVision

Even after returning to their home country, children continue to struggle, our new policy brief on Ukrainian and Syrian returnees found. “After we returned [from Türkiye to Syria], the nightmares and anxiety increased. I noticed that two of my children were afraid at night,” said one caregiver. Children need psychological and psychosocial support after they return to make sure they can enjoy fulfilling childhoods and recover from the emotional toll and trauma they have experienced. Learn more in our policy brief: ow.ly/AQt050ZewFG #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeDay2026 #UntilEveryoneIsSafe #WorldVision

Many families who have returned to Ukraine can access schools, healthcare, and public services, but children continue to live with insecurity, air raid alerts, damaged infrastructure, and the ongoing impacts of war on their daily lives. World Vision's new policy brief explores what happens after families return. Through conversations with children, young people, and caregivers in Ukraine and Syria, we found that return is not the end of displacement — it is often the beginning of a new journey towards recovery, stability, and hope. Learn more in our policy brief: ow.ly/Wexk50ZewBH #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeDay2026 #UntilEveryoneIsSafe #WorldVision

Many Syrian children are returning to communities where homes, schools, health facilities, water systems, and livelihoods have been destroyed or severely damaged. Families are rebuilding their lives in environments where humanitarian and recovery needs remain immense. Support should not end when families return home. In World Vision's new policy brief, children and caregivers told us they need protection, services, opportunities, and sustained support to rebuild their lives and futures. Learn more in our policy brief: ow.ly/txJm50Zewxa #WorldRefugeeDay #WorldRefugeeDay2026 #UntilEveryoneIsSafe #WorldVision

"My dreams are to see my children successful and to see a rebuilt Syria, and to have my own project: a World Vision-inspired kindergarten," says Alma*. In Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, Alma teaches Syrian children at a World Vision kindergarten, part of the Road to Resilience project. Alma shares how she takes a compassionate approach in her work and how she believes @WorldVisionSR's education project has had a positive impact on children. *Name changed to protect identity

"Every new strike increases the broader regional crisis that will be borne primarily by civilians, especially children and women who have already been disproportionately impacted." Regional Directors of 14 INGOs, including #WorldVision, are deeply concerned at the accelerating military escalation across the Middle East. Read the statement in full: ow.ly/Cvlk50YpbiW #MiddleEastCrisis #IranCrisis #Iran

Every moment of escalation puts more lives at risk. #WorldVision calls for the immediate #protection of #children and #families and urges all parties to de-escalate the #conflict. The #safety of #civilians must be the top priority. Read our full press release here: wvi.org/newsroom/world-visio… #MiddleEastCrisis #MiddleEast #CallforPeace #ProtectionofCivilians

“Mama, why can’t I go to school like the other girls?” asked seven-year-old Amal* to her mother Samia* in northwest Syria. The only response she was able to give at the time was a long, silent hug. 🫂 After the family was displaced from their home, they began living in a displacement camp. Amal was forced to pause her education for two years until @WorldVisionSR stepped in. Learn how #WorldVision is providing Amal and other children the education they deserve. *Names changed to protect identities

In Ma’an, #Jordan, extreme heat and high #unemployment pose daily challenges for communities already on the frontlines of #climatechange. Through @WorldVisionSR’s Climate Resilience project, local residents are transforming adversity into opportunity, planting over 2,400 trees, advancing #sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening community capacity to adapt to environmental change. Read the full story: ow.ly/gjAz50XrAia #COP30 #ClimateAction

The air was rich with the aromas of spices and fresh herbs as girls made #SyrianDishes they cherish. @WorldVisionSR brought people together in Jordan's #Azraq camp to cook, laugh, and dance. Do you want to make these dishes that were passed down to the girls through generations? Find the recipes in our soon-to-be-released #NourishingPeaceCookbook: ow.ly/zJV750XcfRW World Vision's global #ENOUGH campaign wants to end child hunger. Families struggle to feed their children in Azraq camp, home to over 40,000 Syrians. Across the region, more than 12 million Syrians remain food insecure. #SyrianFood #SyrianRecipes #WorldFoodDay #WFD2025

"We face a lot of #droughts in #Ma’an. When we plant, we are helping the #environment and playing a role in reducing the effects of #climatechange. I feel proud to be part of this project," says Jameel*. In the south of #Jordan, Ma’an’s scorching heat and high unemployment didn’t stop Jameel and others from joining @WorldVisionSR's #climateresilience project. Learn more: ow.ly/fi3h50X0VZb #sustainability Name changed to protect identity*

The recent escalation in #NorthWestSyria has reached a critical point, with more than 100 attacks, 14K displaced, over 20 causalities & 78 injured. The situation remains alarming & humanitarian needs are expected to rise. @WorldVisionSR Director @IschEmmanuel expresses concern over the current situation in a interview with @AJEnglish today.

Our Regional Leader @EleanorMonbiot visited the LIFT/Recover Centre in #Gaziantep, where psychosocial activities are designed to support children & caregivers, enhancing their well-being, strengthening bonds & empowering children through guided sessions. She also met with the Recover Team to discuss ongoing efforts to provide livelihoods & recovery support for both Syrian refugees & local host community following the devastating earthquakes of February 2023. These include professional training courses, cash-for-work opportunities, career counseling, legal support & assistance to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Learn more about our work in Syria here: tinyurl.com/mrxmj86t @WorldVisionSR #WeAreWorldVision #SyriaCrisisResponse

The @GWUGlobalWomen worked with @WorldVisionSR in #Jordan to consult refugee girls & women on SEA-related risks faced in Azraq camp when accessing aid services. Adapted solutions such as empowering girls to move in groups allowed them to feel safer when accessing service centers & schools. Learn more about our collaboration & findings here: tinyurl.com/mrx7drrn #empoweredaid #SEAprevention

In #Syria, countless individuals were robbed of their ability to walk by the brutal aftermath of war & earthquakes. @WorldVisionSR's Aktion Deutschland Hilft-funded project provides prosthetic extremities, physiotherapy & continuous checkups, renewing hope for many. Learn more here: t.ly/6l-zN