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.
News & Stories
Africa
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
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2015
World Vision’s photographers captured thousands of moments in 2015. Here are their favorite photos — and the stories behind them.
From the Field
2015 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
From the Field
Who’s that girl? The story behind our Gift Catalog ‘cover girl’
Chania, 6, is the girl you see on the cover of the 2015 World Vision Christmas Gift Catalog. Her family doesn’t have an easy life, but they have big dreams.
From the Field
Videos: A glimpse into the lives of displaced and refugee children in Syria and South Sudan
See what being a refugee is like from the perspective of a child. Refugee children from Syrian and South Sudan share their stories in these 6 videos.
Voices
30 years ago, U2’s Bono visited Ethiopia ‘on the quiet’
Thirty years ago, when famine in Ethiopia shocked the world, U2 lead singer Bono spent a month working with World Vision staff.
Change Makers
65 years: Engaging the body of Christ
Since World Vision began in 1950, partnering with the local and global church has been at the core of our work around the world.
Prayers
Pray for children around the world
We invite you to pray for children around the world. Join us in prayer for these requests that come directly from World Vision staff serving in the field.
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.