After two years under the rule of a harsh militant group, children and families are fleeing newly-liberated villages and towns near Mosul, Iraq. World Vision’s Child-Friendly Spaces in Zelican camp give them a chance to play and be kids again.
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Refugee Crisis
From the Field
Iraq conflict: ‘We want to live like human beings’
As the fight accelerates to retake Mosul, hundreds of thousands of are expected to flee from the Iraq conflict like Hada’s family has done. Read her story.
Voices
Stay outraged for Syrian children
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on the story of Omran and the millions of suffering Syrian children who don’t make it into the news.
Voices
God calls us to picture every child as our own
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how God calls us to look at “somebody else’s children” in the way he sees them and love them as he does.
From the Field
Love, loss, and the joy of fatherhood in a Syrian refugee camp
This Syrian father loves his kids so much. He’s sad to be raising his children in a refugee camp and wishes he could bring them home to a peaceful Syria.
From the Field
Google map perspective: A refugee’s journey walking from Syria to Serbia
Thousands of families are fleeing war and violence in Syria in hope of finding peace. Check out this interactive Google map of the refugee journey.
Voices
A refugee mom’s to-do list
If you’re a mom, you have a lot on your to-do list. Imagine trying to take care of your family as a refugee mom forced to flee your home.
Change Makers
A California church commits to praying for refugees
Inspired by Nigerian widows, Grace Fellowship Community Church decided to go beyond simple fundraising and commit to intentional prayer for refugees.
Change Makers
Join author Debbie Macomber in knitting blankets
Join best-selling author Debbie Macomber as she knits blankets and sweaters for children in need, and learn how she got started knitting!
Syrian refugee children: A story in 23 photos
If you could see through the eyes of a Syrian refugee child, what would life look like? See what life is like in a tent settlement in Lebanon.