Bandits stole the livestock of Asinyen’s family. In Turkana, animals equal wealth. That’s when her father felt he had no choice but to bead his daughter, which means she’s available to be married. With marriage comes a dowry, which helps ease the poverty families face. Asinyen wants to return to school. She and her family hope that World Vision’s Big Dream to End Child Marriage program will help them find an alternative to marrying off their 11-year-old daughter.
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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.
From the Field
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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Eyewitness to need: Keeping a promise in Ghana
A mother and her two daughters take an unusual vacation to Ghana. They not only see the beauty of God’s earth, but learn how not having clean water stops progress for mothers and daughters just like them.
From the Field
Sudan hunger crisis: Rainy season threatens to cut off lifesaving aid
As Sudan enters its fourth year of conflict, more than 12 million people have fled their homes, and aid systems are under strain. As rains threaten to cut off delivery of aid this June, millions of children face escalating hunger and malnutrition. Learn how World Vision is responding to the crisis in Sudan and neighboring countries.
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Sudan crisis: Stories of survival, hope, and relief
View stories, videos, and updates about the Sudan crisis and World Vision’s response — compiled in one place. Explore the unfolding crisis in Sudan, view survivors’ stories, and learn how World Vision is delivering lifesaving aid to affected communities in the region.