World Vision photographs document some of the most tragic natural disasters and other crises of the past six decades. Now, many of these places have seen healing and recovery, thanks to the work of humanitarian organizations including World Vision.
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Disaster Relief
Operation Seasweep: A 32-year story of God’s provision
32 years ago, World Vision reported the rescue story of Operation Seasweep, the boat Mr. Vinh Chung was on, in the August 1979 issue of World Vision Magazine. Mr. Chung recently retold his story, giving a fuller picture of his life after Seasweep and the miracle of God’s provision for his family.
Disaster response in hot spots around the world
Today we’re providing you with a quick snapshot of what’s happening in five hot spots around the globe — where your generous support is helping people cope with and recover from disasters and crisis situations.
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQs
Explore the profound impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake and resulted in nearly 230,000 casualties and widespread destruction. Learn about World Vision’s humanitarian efforts as we led a disaster response, raising over $350 million for relief and rehabilitation lasting more than a decade and spanning across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Myanmar.