Children are the future — and World Vision is empowering youth to be leaders in their communities who advocate for their own well-being, protection for themselves and their peers, and an end to child marriage.
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From the Field
The cost of child marriage
When families in Kenya are faced with extreme poverty and social pressure, they often seek relief by marrying off their young daughters to older men. World Vision has decided to help bring an end to child marriage and other harmful practices for girls by tackling the root causes.
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2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQs
Explore the profound impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake and resulted in nearly 230,000 casualties and widespread destruction. Learn about World Vision’s humanitarian efforts as we led a disaster response, raising over $350 million for relief and rehabilitation lasting more than a decade and spanning across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Myanmar.
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A love for language, and a vision beyond borders
Saba, 14, studies at a school in a refugee camp far from the home she fled. Her family once lived comfortably in El Geneina, Sudan — until conflict forced them to flee to Chad with nothing but their lives. Now, Saba continues to develop her love of languages and dreams of becoming a flight engineer.
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Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the world’s largest, with approximately 16.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid in 2024, including 7.5 million children. Following an escalation of violence in northwest Syria in late November 2024, at least 1 million people have been newly displaced, the majority of whom are women and children. Hundreds of thousands more are in need of support. Learn how World Vision is supporting families in Syria amid uncertainty.
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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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Rohingya refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya people have fled Myanmar to escape violence. Now in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, they live in the world’s largest refugee camp, relying on humanitarian aid to survive. More than half are children. Learn about the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis and how World Vision is helping impacted communities.
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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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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.
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2019 Hurricane Dorian: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the Bahamas, struck in 2019. Learn how World Vision helped communities recover from the Category 5 disaster.