Projects

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 […]

The context The intervention addresses the heightened risks faced by Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society Organizations operating in Brazil. The socio-political environment has been characterized by structural violence, criminalization of social movements, and pervasive threats against HRDs, particularly those advocating for land and territorial rights. In this context, the action focuses on enhancing protection […]

The context The project focuses on empowering young indigenous women in the semi-arid Caatinga region of Northeast Brazil. This area is characterized by challenging socioeconomic conditions, limited access to basic services, and a history of social exclusion and discrimination against indigenous communities. The project aims to strengthen these women’s capacity for self-determination, leadership, and resilience […]

Context of intervention For decades, Afghanistan has been facing a serious crisis that threatens systemic collapse and humanitarian catastrophe. In 2023, following a deep economic crisis, the country experienced one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the world with alarming levels of malnutrition: an estimated 80 % of households live on less than […]

The context The project is designed to address the urgent needs of Climate Change mitigation, improved Water management and Zero Hunger in the semi-arid region of Ceará, Brazil. This region is experiencing increasing desertification, severely affecting local ecosystems and the livelihoods of farming communities. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the implementation of Agroforestry Systems […]

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 […]

The project aims to develop a digital and interactive toolkit to foster the inclusion and active participation of young people in the association sector, and in particular that of International Solidarity at the European level. Aiming to provide organizations and professionals with concrete tools to promote participatory and inclusive practices, the project, through the toolkit, […]