Edgar Sandoval Sr., met a boy in Malawi who was born without legs. Being born with a disability in rural Malawi often leads to shame and myriad challenges, but his parents have helped him thrive along with support from World Vision.
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2026 Ebola virus outbreak: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore frequently asked questions about the Ebola virus and World Vision’s response to the 2026 Ebola outbreak. Learn how we educate communities, support healthcare workers, provide child protection, and more in the fight against Ebola outbreaks.
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Clean water access assuages a mother’s fears
A past fearful of children drowning no longer exists in a Zambian community. That changed with the arrival of World Vision-drilled wells. Now a young mother and her community no longer fear water-borne illness or sending children to collect water.
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Reading club helps Alberta thrive in Ghana
Nine-year-old Alberta struggled to read and speak English at school in Ghana. A World Vision–supported reading club helped her gain confidence, literacy, and hope for the future.
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Sudanese refugees find safety in Uganda
Since conflict escalated in Sudan in 2023, millions have been displaced. At Uganda’s Nyumanzi Reception Center, World Vision supports refugee families with shelter, medical care, and protection services.
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A nurse feels lucky when his clinic gets clean water
A nurse named Lucky didn’t live into his name when he first saw the new clinic in southern Zambia where he’d been assigned. It had no running water, a crumbling roof, and a bat infestation. But World Vision led refurbishing the initial clinic and building a new maternity ward, and they brought clean water into the community.
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Somalia hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis in 2026, with millions affected by food insecurity and child malnutrition. Learn facts and how to help.
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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.
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DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of millions of children who are already suffering from hunger, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn more about the DRC’s conflict and current situation and about World Vision’s response to help impacted children and families.
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Mali crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Once an emerging force for democracy in West Africa, Mali has struggled to maintain stability since a 2012 coup. Conflict continues, and increasingly severe droughts and the coronavirus have added to the country’s challenges. Children and families need food security, healthcare, and protection.