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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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    Statement – Israeli Settler Attack on A School: Urgent Demand for Accountability and Protection

    The Education Cluster and the West Bank Protection Consortium (WBPC) raise their serious concerns about an Israeli settler attack yesterday Monday 16 September 2024, on the Arab al-Kaabneh Basic School in Al-Mu’arrajat, northwest of Jericho. At approximately 9:47 am on Monday, while the school was in session, Israeli settlers armed with clubs, aggressively entered the […]

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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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    Joint Statement – Gaza: new Israeli orders force thousands in Deir al-Balah to flee again, and disrupt last aid hub

    RAMALLAH, 22 August 2024 – New displacement orders issued by Israeli authorities have forced another mass movement of families and humanitarian workers from areas in Deir al-Balah – one of the only remaining areas in the occupied Gaza Strip with essential infrastructure and warehouses storing aid supplies.  Many Palestinian families, already forcibly displaced countless times […]

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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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    Take a stand: Pledge for Humanitarian Action!

    As part of VOICE, a global network of humanitarian organisations, we ask to focus on priority areas to address the growing level of humanitarian needs and to drive the positive change that the world desperately needs. Here below our joined Statement.

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    Ukraine: NGOs urge to protect civilians from bombing and shelling in populated areas

    The civilian population is NEVER a target and we call for the respect of international humanitarian law.  We condemn recent attacks in Ukraine targeting a children’s hospital. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) in Ukraine has resulted in severe civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. These practices conflict […]

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