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Every year, on the first weekend of June, something quietly powerful happens. Across continents and time zones, children and adults gather in churches, schools, homes, and public spaces to pray with and for children who are at risk. This global movement, led by Viva, has been running for 30 years and continues to unite hundreds of thousands of people in a shared act of faith and advocacy. 

Conflict, displacement, and crisis dominate today’s headlines. Yet the story God is writing is one of hope, calling His people to stand in love and justice with vulnerable children. Against this backdrop, the 2026 WWO Europe Hope in Action Forum gathered leaders from across the region in Bucharest with one shared vision: every child cared for in a safe, loving family and community.

Imagine the agony as a mother tearfully says goodbye to her child at the gate of an orphanage. There is no work and no food at home. She believes the child will be safer with regular meals behind a high wall. But what if there were another way right in her neighborhood so the child could stay with family?

World Without Orphans is pleased to announce that the full WWO Roadmap is now available in Arabic, making world-class tools and practical guidance accessible to leaders serving children and families across the Middle East. This milestone comes at a crucial time, as Christian leaders in the region are working faithfully to support families who are breaking under pressure and children who are growing up without adequate care.

Around the world, poverty is one of the main reasons children are separated from their families and placed in residential care. In Thailand, research shows that most children in institutions still have living relatives who simply lack support.