Stories from where World Vision works

A man walks through flooding from Hurricane Florence in Lumberton, North Carolina.

Hurricane Florence: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Discover important facts about Hurricane Florence, a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90 mph that made landfall in North Carolina on September 14, 2018. A powerful storm surge and widespread flooding marked its arrival. Learn how World Vision responded to the emergency and discover ways to help children and families impacted by disasters in the U.S.

Disaster Relief

From the Field

What you need to know about World Vision’s U.S. work in photos and videos

Take a look at the impact World Vision is making through our work in the United States by empowering families with food, essential supplies, building materials, and school supplies, and responding to disasters.

U.S. Work

Mukimo, a mashed potato dish made with corn, peas, and spinach, sits in green ceramic dish.

From the Field

In the kitchen: Mukimo recipe

Mukimo is a healthy, traditional Kenyan main dish made from easy-to-find ingredients that you can serve your family. Preparing and eating mukimo is a way to remember and pray for those suffering from the drought in East Africa.

Hunger News
KenyaAfrica

An earthquake-damaged building in northwest Syria tilts to the side as people stand on piles of rubble.

From the Field

Earthquakes and tsunamis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Discover the cases and impacts of earthquakes and tsunamis, natural processes shaping the earth’s landscapes. Learn about earthquake preparedness and safety precautions for these destructive phenomena.

Disaster Relief

The Statue of Liberty stands tall amid choppy waters of the Hudson River, under an ominous gray sky.

From the Field

Hurricane Sandy: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Hurricane Sandy, also known as Superstorm Sandy, stood as the deadliest hurricane of 2012 and one of the most destructive to hit the United States. Learn more about the superstorm’s enduring mark on history and World Vision’s role in supporting affected communities internationally and in the U.S.

Disaster Relief

Women carry salvaged building supplies to rebuild their homes in cyclone-ravaged communities.

From the Field

Cyclone Phailin: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Explore facts about Cyclone Phailin, the strongest storm to hit India in 14 years when it struck in October 2013. Learn how early evacuations and disaster preparedness saved lives — and how World Vision’s response helped support communities during the emergency and equip them for future disaster responses.

Disaster Relief

A man and woman smile at the camera while washing dishes side by side.

From the Field

Created in God’s image and thriving

After Darlington and Maria participated in World Vision’s Biblical Empowered Worldview training, they stopped seeing themselves as worthless and instead began viewing themselves as children of God. This transformed how they could envision and act on their future dreams and goals.

Christian Faith Stories
Malawi

A woman searches through fire-ravaged debris. In the background, other people sift through the debris amid dust and smoke.

From the Field

Rohingya refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Since 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya people have fled their homes in Myanmar to escape violence. Now living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, they rely on humanitarian aid to survive. Over half of the refugee population are children. Learn more about the ongoing Rohingya crisis and how World Vision is helping.

Refugee Crisis
BangladeshMyanmar

A woman in a white vest and orange shirt hugs a girl to her shoulder.

From the Field

Turning pain into power: Using music to advocate against stigmas

Christine was once unjustly stigmatized as a sorcerer in her community. Then she became an advocate against child mistreatment through music-based therapy, transforming her story into a powerful song broadcast across radio stations.