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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We express our solidarity with all the people affected by the October floods in Bologna and Emilia-Romagna, a phenomenon that has impacted large parts of the region in recent years.     Just hours after the “Policies for Environmental Justice” event organised on Friday, October 18, as part of the WeWorld Festival Bologna, over 17 cm of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]