Hurricane Melissa carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean, causing fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant damage. The Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, threatening millions across the region. Communities in the Bahamas, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica are now facing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and food insecurity. World Vision teams are on the ground in Haiti, helping families recover. In Jamaica, World Vision is coordinating hurricane disaster relief efforts through our local partnerships. Learn how you can support disaster relief efforts, and pray for those affected.
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Latin America/Caribbean
From the Field
The good mother
A Guatemalan family that once lived on a dirt floor and drank watery soup proves that hard work, child sponsorship, economic empowerment training, and World Vision Gift Catalog animals change lives.
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A Haitian mother’s struggle for survival
Ana, a Haitian mother displaced by violence, struggles to survive while caring for her children. With World Vision support, she finds hope and resources to care for her family.
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A garden of growth: Child sponsorship helps build a healthier future in Ecuador
In Riobamba, Ecuador, 2-year-old Erik’s family is working toward a healthier future with support from World Vision’s child sponsorship program. Through nutrition workshops and parenting training, they’re overcoming challenges and building a better life for their children.
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How World Vision helps communities prevent and treat infectious diseases
Infectious diseases threaten lives worldwide — especially in poor communities. Learn how World Vision helps communities prevent and treat infectious diseases while also working to slow the spread.
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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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Venezuela crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Ongoing turmoil and economic decline in Venezuela since 2014 have driven more than 7.7 million people from the country in search of food, work, and better living conditions. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it’s also brought out their hospitable spirit. Learn how World Vision is supporting children and families across the region impacted by the Venezuela crisis.
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Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from
Explore the top countries where refugees are coming from, what drives forced displacement, and how you can help people affected by conflict and crisis.
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Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, a cholera epidemic, and now the threat of Hurricane Melissa, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.
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2017 Mexico earthquakes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In September 2017, a series of deadly earthquakes jolted Mexico just 12 days apart, causing widespread devastation. One powerful quake hit central Mexico on September 19, becoming the deadliest in the country since 1985. Learn more about the 2017 Mexico earthquakes, how they impacted communities, and how your support aided World Vision relief efforts.