Mickella and her husband were pinned under their house for three hours after it collapsed when Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025. Now she and her family are slowly rebuilding, but she is also volunteering with World Vision to help her community.
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From the Field
Bonded by disaster: How an American pastor encouraged a Jamaican pastor after Hurricane Melissa
In the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors program is providing spiritual nurture to pastors impacted by the storm in Jamaica as they work to help their communities recover.
From the Field
12 top disasters of 2025
In 2025, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Wildfires and hurricanes devastated communities, earthquakes destroyed villages, and wars and conflict intensified hunger and poverty, with children bearing the brunt. Learn about the 12 top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
From the Field
After Hurricane Melissa, survivors in Jamaica share their stories
Communities in Jamaica face a long recovery after Hurricane Melissa, with rising health risks as families are forced to bathe in and drink from contaminated floodwaters. World Vision is responding alongside partner organizations with mobile water treatment systems, training, and more to help keep children, families, and communities safe.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
From the Field
Top 10 most dangerous places in the world to be a child
These are the 10 most dangerous places in the world today — not just for travelers, but for the children and families who call these places home. From war and political instability to extreme hunger and displacement, these regions face immense challenges. Here’s what’s happening and how organizations like World Vision are working to bring hope through food, water, protection, and more.
From the Field
Hurricane Melissa: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
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. 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 and the Dominican Republic, 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.
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.
From the Field
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.
From the Field
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.