On August 14 2006, a UN brokered ceasefire ended a brutual 34 day conflict leaving over 1,200 Lebanese and over 150 Israelis dead.

Ali Yassine, stands outside the ruins of his old house. The WV sponsored child suffered facial injuries during the war and still carries both physical and emotional scars. "Ali still closes his ears and eyes and look for a safe place to his if he hears anykind of jet plane overhead" shared his father Mohammed.

As World Vision prepares to wrap up relief and recovery efforts from last summer's devastating war in Lebanon, the impact of the fighting one year ago continues throughout the country today. Photos by WV staff: Kevin Cook, Brian Jonson, Jessy Chahine and freelancer photojournalist Richie Nazzal. Text by Jessy Chahine.