As Baton Rouge families continue cleaning up their homes and assessing losses after August’s massive flood, local churches and aid groups are filling the gap for many with relief supplies.
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From the Field
Hurricane Katrina stories: Survivors, responders remember
As we mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, survivors and responders remember stories from the aftermath — and the hope that ensued.
Fleeing conflict in South Sudan, refugees flood Uganda border
More than 37,000 people fled South Sudan for Uganda within three weeks, straining social services for refugee newcomers.
From the Field
From disaster relief to long-term recovery
When disaster strikes, World Vision’s global disaster response team launches into action. Here’s how it works from disaster preparedness to long-term recovery.
From the Field
Top humanitarian crises of 2015
What were the top 8 humanitarian crises of 2015? Find out what they were and what World Vision and people like you did to help.
From the Field
2015 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 2015.
From the Field
Hope for Ebola orphans in Sierra Leone
An estimated 22,000 children lost one or both parents to Ebola during the 2014 West Africa outbreak. Read the stories of three Ebola orphans in Sierra Leone.
From the Field
6 of the worst disasters in 2015
Floods, drought, heat waves, earthquakes and monsoons top of the list for the worst natural disasters in 2015. Learn more about how World Vision responded.
From the Field
From heartbreak to hope: 65 years of disaster response
Starting in 1950 with the Korean War, World Vision has responded to the most urgent disasters and humanitarian crises around the world, providing immediate aid.
From the Field
World Vision supports firefighters, families affected by Washington state wildfires
World Vision distributed relief supplies to support workers fighting wildfires and families affected throughout central and northeastern Washington.