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Who would have thought that theatre could be a powerful tool to challenge social norms and break taboos? In Mozambique, we have brought theatre into schools, reaching students and communities alike. Through carefully crafted performances, theatre specialists have created a safe space where both young people and adults can see their everyday experiences reflected on […]

Narok County has taken a significant step in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) by establishing a dedicated Safe House Committee. The committee was introduced through an inaugural meeting convened by WeWorld Kenya, under the IMARA project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). IMARA addresses the root causes of violence, promoting lasting cultural and […]

The conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, is still ongoing and people who have remained close to the front lines, such as in the Kharkiv area, continue to live in precarious and difficult conditions. We met them together with Hugo Weber thanks to the ‘Kharkiv-Among the Ruins’ project: his photographs gave us the […]

Since 2021, we have been working with 26 hills across four provinces in western Burundi to improve food and nutritional security. The Agricultural Development Support Project for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship (PADANE), employs a multisectoral integrated approach known as “triggering,” which aims to drive behavioral change by fostering collective awareness of agricultural production practices and food […]

Myanmar declared state of emergency after it was hit on Friday 28 March by a very strong earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and a following one of 6.4, with epicenter 16 km north-west of Saigang. The country is facing an incomparable humanitarian crisis, with over 3,000 people killed and more than 4,700 injured, with numbers expected […]

On March 8, 2025, the Sikiliza Sauti Yetu: Dunia Inaita! project conducted a major clean-up at Diani Beach, Kwale County, Kenya. The activity was done with the support of the European Union and in conjunction with WeWorld and different community groups, such as the Diani Youth Beach Cleaners and Mwakamba Beach Management Unit (BMU). Sikiliza […]

Since 2006, WeWorld in Lebanon has actively worked with multiple local and international partners to advance localisation efforts within the humanitarian and development sectors. In 2024 alone, we have collaborated with over 12 local organizations, integrating localisation components into all projects funded by the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF). These efforts have focused on strengthening local […]

We are excited to announce the opening of the call for entries for the 2nd edition of WeWorld Festival Bologna, an international social cinema competition, taking place in Bologna from October 8 to 12, 2025.  Filmmakers, directors, and documentary creators are invited to submit their works by May 20, 2025.  The competition will award three […]

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 […]