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On March 8, in the semi-arid county of Narok, in southwestern Kenya, International Women’s Day was celebrated with an initiative of great importance: the launch of a committee specialized in the management of gender justice cases. This goal is made possible thanks to the fundamental support of the Imarisha Mwanamke Afya na Rasilimali (IMARA) project, funded […]

A short animation, produced by WeWorld and Factanza Media, to tell what it means to be a child in Syria today.  What does it mean to go to school for those who have grown up knowing only war and destruction?  What does school represent for children, but also for society as a whole, when the […]

Leaving behind the familiar and their comfort zone, Humanitarian Aid Volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) project MorEYoung, funded by EU, embarked on journeys that led them into the heart of international cooperation. Their experiences marked by cultural discoveries, professional challenges, and personal growth spanned continents, from the lively streets of Cambodia to the […]

Rahel Saya is an Afghan freelance journalist and activist for women’s and children’s rights. She has won multiple journalism awards, including the Biagio Agnes Award (2021) and Donne in Corsa Award (2024). Her work highlights the struggles of Afghan women, featured in international publications and her chapter “My Life” in Guarda come una Donna. She […]

Parasto Hakim is an Afghan activist dedicated to championing women’s and girl’s rights and access to education in Afghanistan. She leads SRAK, a covert network of schools that provides education to girls across the country, even amidst significant challenges. Parasto Hakim has been vocal in her criticism of the silence from the International Community and […]

Months after Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique, communities in Cabo Delgado continue to grapple with its devastating aftermath. The Category 3 storm, which struck in December 2024, impacted more than 100,000 people across the districts of Pemba, Mecúfi, and Chiúre, leaving widespread destruction, displacement, and an ongoing humanitarian crisis.  A needs assessment conducted after […]

Children and youth with disabilities in Syria face many barriers to accessing education. Among the most significant obstacles are inadequate infrastructure, as many schools lack the necessary facilities to accommodate students with disabilities, such as ramps, elevators, and appropriate sanitary facilities. Additionally, there is a shortage of trained teachers specialized in working with students with […]

When: Wednesday 12 February 2025, ore 9.30 – 12.00 CET or Thursday 27 February 2025, ore 9.30 – 12.00 CET Where: Online Language: English Choose the date and register at the following link The training proposes to address the issue of climate change with a g-local perspective, that is, one capable of combining the global […]

The power of the ‘unspoken’ offers a form of communication that allows the exploration of emotions to those who are unable to express themselves verbally due to social, cultural, psychological or physical conditions. My name is Giuliana, and I had the opportunity to participate for six months in the European Solidarity Corps programme, funded by […]

Over the past few months, the Mpox outbreak in Burundi has rapidly evolved into a significant public health concern, with over a thousand confirmed cases reported as of October 31, 2024.   The outbreak places Burundi as the second most affected country in Africa, following the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which currently accounts for nearly […]

In the framework of the project #Rebooting the Food System: Youth Engagement for Agroecology and Due Diligence (Reboot), WeWorld and the project coordinator Christliche Initiative Romero e.V. (CIR) are launching a Call for Proposal for CSOs in Portugal, Spain, Poland, Estonia, Slovakia and Czech Republic.   With this Call for Proposals, CSOs in the 6 countries […]

To mark International Human Rights Day (10th December), we are presenting the documentary Boys of DEZ, an intimate and touching story that reveals the resilience and courage of three young Syrians from Deir-ez-Zor. Directed by Mohammed Deab, WeWorld’s Communication Officer in Syria, the short film traces their dramatic experiences during the siege of the city […]