News & Stories

AUTHOR

Sevil Omer

AUTHOR | Sevil Omer

Filters
A girl with her hair pulled back wears a red coat with a faux fur collar and gazes directly at the camera. Blurred children sit and stand in the background.
From the Field

Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the world’s largest, with approximately 16.5 million people in need of humanitarian aid in 2024, including 7.5 million children. Following an escalation of violence in northwest Syria in late November 2024, at least 1 million people have been newly displaced, the majority of whom are women and children. Hundreds of thousands more are in need of support. Learn how World Vision is supporting families in Syria amid uncertainty.

A woman holds her young child while a health worker measures the child’s arm for malnutrition. Another woman looks on in the background.
From the Field

What is a refugee?

The number of refugees globally has reached 42.7 million, and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Explore the challenges faced by refugees and find out more about the global refugee crisis.

  • Refugee Crisis
  • SyriaAfghanistanBangladeshBoliviaBrazilCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaDemocratic Republic of the CongoEcuadorEthiopiaGeorgiaJordanKenyaLebanonMoldovaMyanmarPeruRomaniaSouth SudanTurkeyUgandaVenezuelaEastern EuropeSudan
A woman sits on the ground feeding a young child, while another child watches them closely.
From the Field

Rohingya refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Since 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya people have fled Myanmar to escape violence. Now in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, they live in the world’s largest refugee camp, relying on humanitarian aid to survive. More than half are children. Learn about the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis and how World Vision is helping impacted communities.

A woman in a white shirt gazes into the camera, surrounded by five young children. Four of the children look directly at the camera as they sit outside by a wooden structure.
From the Field

Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, a cholera epidemic, and now the threat of Hurricane Melissa, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.

A woman holds her young child while a health worker measures the child’s arm for malnutrition. Another woman looks on in the background.
From the Field

Africa hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Millions of people across Africa are facing severe hunger. This food insecurity crisis is driven by a combination of factors, including conflicts, extreme weather events, economic instability, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what’s causing Africa’s hunger crisis and how you can help children and families in need.

A woman in a brightly patterned dress harvests maize with others in a dry field.
From the Field

5 worst spots for hunger

This World Food Day, learn how hunger affects 673 million people globally. Learn about the 5 worst places for food insecurity and hunger, see how World Vision is making a difference, and find out how you can help children and families in need in 2026.

  • Hunger News
  • SudanChadHaitiMaliSouth SudanZambiaMiddle East
Load More