World Vision’s photographers captured thousands of moments this year. Here are their best photos of 2016 — and the stories behind them.
News & Stories
2016 humanitarian world news headlines
Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2016.
Emotions of giving: The cost of kindness
Is it better to give than to receive? This new research proves it is. Find out why, and see charts and graphs that show the emotions of giving.
#ShareBigDreams: Easy shareable Christmas cookies
This fun little recipe video shows you the secret ingredient to these tasty peppermint cookies. Share big dreams this Christmas.
Photos: 8 places you don’t want to ‘go’ on World Toilet Day
Alligators in the toilet? Maybe the urban legend is not so far-fetched. Cobras, scorpions, slippery rocks, and high tides are among the daily hazards people face answering nature’s call.
2016 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
Behind the curtain: Best, worst places in the world to be a girl
Research on the best and worst places in the world to be a girl. Read on for infographics with gender inequality stats from around the world.
Malaria grips Burundi: What happens when half the country gets sick?
In Burundi, a malaria outbreak is affecting more than 5 million people. Diomede, a volunteer health worker, provides diagnosis and treatment to vulnerable children.
The ABCs of creating a child’s reading corner
Around the world, parents encourage their children to read by creating a reading corner, a comfortable spot with good light and lots of books. Learn how.
From binding books to reading them
Tutoring at an informal education center prepared Mohsin, a child laborer in India, to enroll in school.