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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 […]

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 […]