Children in Crisis

Deepening mental health crisis in Syria, following last month's earthquakes, warns World Vision

08 Mar 2023
Children in Crisis
Children in Disasters

There is a mental health crisis, especially among children, in Northwest Syria, as a result of the earthquakes which first struck on 6 February 2023 (one month ago today) and the conflict which began 12 years ago this month. Mental health experts believe that the devastation of the earthquake, and the series of aftershocks and displacement resulting from it, will further worsen the mental health needs of children. 

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World Vision deeply concerned about the fate of unaccompanied children in Syria

16 Feb 2023
Children in Crisis
Children in Disasters

The already stretched child protection system in Northwest Syria is now inundated with extremely high numbers of unaccompanied children, many of whom have lost one or both parents. UNICEF estimates that 2.5 million Syrian children have been impacted by the earthquake.

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7-months-old Safia's journey out of malnutrition in Afghanistan

18 Aug 2022
Children in Crisis

Because food on the table was not sufficient, Safia's mother could not produce enough milk to breastfeed Safia. Safia was very weak and could not move a lot. World Vision's mobile health clinic provided timely aid. With regular check-ups and nutrition packages, Safia was able to recover.

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