They did not know each other, but simultaneously, their lives were plunging into an abyss. Seattle software programmer Cari Conklin was on a collision course with the Alhamdens, one of the millions of Syrian families caught in the crossfire of Syria’s civil war.
News & Stories
United States
Thanksgiving: Kids give thanks for vegetables
KidREACH — a World Vision afterschool, tutoring, and mentoring program — teaches kids about healthy eating and how to cultivate fruits and vegetables. Learn how the kids at Mount Vernon Elementary School in Brownton, West Virginia, are reading, writing, and gardening.
From the Field
2016 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
World Vision responds to Hurricane Matthew’s U.S. East Coast destruction
Hurricane Matthew blasted the U.S. East Coast, leaving more than 40 people dead and thousands of homes flooded and without power. World Vision is responding to the aftermath.
From the Field
Stories from Hurricane Matthew: ‘I miss my bed’
Hear from 4-year-old Sophie and her family who had to evacuate their Valdosta, Georgia, home because of Hurricane Matthew.
From the Field
As Baton Rouge cleans up from flood, relief supplies help fill the gap
As Baton Rouge families continue cleaning up their homes and assessing losses after August’s massive flood, local churches and aid groups are filling the gap for many with relief supplies.
From the Field
Hurricane Katrina stories: Survivors, responders remember
As we mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, survivors and responders remember stories from the aftermath — and the hope that ensued.
Back-to-school supplies power students, teachers for successful year
As millions of students head back to school, World Vision and its partners equip thousands of them with the supplies they need to succeed.
Change Makers
Handmade from the heart: Fundraising to build Caregiver Kits
During the Ebola crisis in West Africa, Mollie Johanson — a blogger and Etsy shop owner in Illinois — donated profits from her shop to build 120 Caregiver Kits to aid World Vision’s response.
Voices
Christ first, America second
As we celebrate America this holiday weekend, World Vision USA president Richard Stearns reminds us that we are citizens of Christ first. God has blessed our nation, but for Christians those blessings come with a purpose. See the priorities our faith commands.