The coronavirus pandemic and its respiratory disease, COVID-19, has profoundly and widely impacted the world since it emerged in late 2019. Beyond its health implications, the pandemic has threatened progress in reducing global poverty and income inequalities. Particularly concerning is the potential long-term impact on children. Learn more about the pandemic and how World Vision has responded worldwide.
News & Stories
Eastern Europe
From the Field
War in Ukraine: Displacement and refuge
As the war in Ukraine enters another year, World Vision continues to bring global expertise in partnering to support children and their families whose lives have been disrupted since early 2022. Learn more about World Vision’s Child-Friendly Spaces and how they offer educational routine, emotional safety, and a social environment to focus on processing and healing from trauma and grief.
From the Field
Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As the war in Ukraine continues to cause devastation and displacement, over 6.8 million refugees — primarily women and children — have sought safety worldwide. Children continue to experience disruptions in their education and lack safe and stable environments. Learn more about the conflict and what World Vision is doing to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis.
From the Field
In the kitchen: Zacusca
World Vision brought Romanian families together in a cooperative that turned the community’s overabundance of eggplant and peppers — formerly used as animal fodder — into jars of tasty spread called zacusca that they could sell for income year-round, not just at harvest time.
From the Field
Children heal through art at Child-Friendly Spaces
Two brothers who fled the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh with their family find healing through art at a World Vision Child-Friendly Space. World Vision works to help families by providing food and psychological support and connecting them to services that will aid their integration into life in Armenia.
From the Field
Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
There’s nothing more essential than access to clean water, yet a global water crisis means people are struggling to get the quantity and quality of water they need. As the leading nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision plans to reach 30 million people with clean water between 2023 and 2030. Learn key facts about water, how water scarcity impacts vulnerable communities, and how to help end the global water crisis.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges in our world, with nearly 9% of the global population living on less than $2.15 per day. Read to find answers to your questions about poverty, learn about how we define poverty, find out what World Vision is doing to help end extreme poverty worldwide, and learn how you can help.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s health
As we recognize World Health Day on April 7, join us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children, especially those who lack access to adequate healthcare and struggle to thrive.
From the Field
What is a refugee?
The number of refugees globally has reached 43.4 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.
From the Field
From wounds of war to healing hearts
World Vision’s Happy Bubble in Romania provides a safe haven for displaced Ukrainian children, focusing on enhancing their emotional well-being. Through activities like art and play therapy, children learn to articulate their feelings and develop resilience.