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  • Date: 23 January 2023

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    Syria: Urgent need for humanitarian aid to children and families

    We have been working in Syria since 2011 as one of the leading humanitarian actors focusing on Education in Emergency, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and more recently Early Recovery & Livelihood, operating in Aleppo, Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor and with 3 Field Offices in Damascus, Aleppo and Deir-ez-Zor. With the recent turn of events, the […]

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    Building a safer, healthier future for education in Tanzania

    Thumaiyah Yusuf is an 11-year-old student at Ngombeni A Primary school in Kusini Pemba, Tanzania. She is a young girl with a heart full of hope, eager to share her story. Getting an education has become somewhat difficult for Thumaiyah and her friends – not because of the lessons themselves, but because of the environment […]

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    One year with WeWorld: ESC volunteer experiences

    Last year, 25 boys and girls from different European countries had the opportunity to leave with WeWorld in 10 countries where we operate thanks to the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), project funded by the European Union and in partnership with Action Against Hunger Spain, for a training experience in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. At […]

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    Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Vocational Training in Syria

    In Syria, the protracted crisis that began in 2011 has profoundly affected every aspect of society, including the education sector. The damage to school infrastructure, lack of resources, and ongoing electricity shortages has significantly disrupted education at all levels. Those most affected by this situation are young people with disabilities, who face additional challenges in […]

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    A budget that delivers for people and planet: Joint position paper of 40+ organizations

    In today’s world, the interconnectedness of societies, ecosystems, and economies is undeniable. Crises like climate change, pandemics, and conflicts transcend borders, affecting everyone, including EU citizens. To effectively address both current and future crises, as well as setbacks in human rights, sustainable development and gender equality, the EU urgently needs additional resources. Investing in these […]

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    Ensuring inclusive education in Syria: Shahd’s story

    Shahd is 7 years old and lives in Marat, in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in Syria. She suffers from a congenital dislocation in her feet, which causes her mobility problems. Despite her condition, she walks every day 1,5 kilometers to reach her school Marrat Gharby, where she attends remedial classes to catch up on all the […]

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    A Year of War: Stories from Gaza

    As Gaza marks one year since the escalation of conflict on October 7, 2023, the humanitarian situation continues to worsen by the day. Nearly 1.9 million people, or 90% of the total population, have been displaced at least once, moving from one unsafe place to another. The entire population is in dire need of humanitarian […]

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    Lebanon crisis: increasing attacks and displacements

    The context Since October 8th 2023, the Lebanese territory has experienced attacks by Israel, which have intensified exponentially since September 23rd: bombardments, air strikes and ground invasions have caused numerous victims and significant displacements, particularly in the southern and eastern regions of the country and in Beirut. The attacks have caused 2,867 deaths so far, […]

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    PHOTOVOICE: Women see many things

    For more than 13 years, WeWorld has been active in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique. Starting in March 2023, we are promoting the Kujenga Amani Pamoja – Let’s Build Peace Together project, co-funded by the European Union, in the Swahili Coast, a coastal area shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique: territories that share a strong socio-economic […]

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    Call for International Open Tender Procedure: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR IMPACT STUDY OF THE CASH PLUS PROGRAMMING

    Procurement reference #: WW/LEB/ECHO/24/IOT01 WeWorld intends to award a consultancy contract for “Impact Study of the Cash Plus Programming” with financial assistance from the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The tender dossier can be requested via email from following email address: lb.prc.tdr@gvc.weworld.it The completed ITB should be submitted in a sealed envelope […]

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    World Humanitarian Day: 67 humanitarian organisations pay tribute to fallen colleagues and remain committed to helping Ukrainians in need

    On World Humanitarian Day, Ukrainian and international humanitarian organizations working in Ukraine pay tribute to humanitarian workers and volunteers who have lost their lives while providing life-saving emergency assistance to civilians. They remain committed to keep helping those in need. Over 600 humanitarian NGOs, including volunteer-led organisations, are officially participating in the humanitarian response, working […]

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