Single mother Esther from Malawi made the difficult choice to leave her three daughters alone to find work in Mozambique. She’s usually gone for three weeks at a time while she works to support the family. Her 12-year-old daughter, Faith, cares for her younger sisters by feeding them, washing clothes, and making the long walk to get water for the family.
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Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief
Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, which struck near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast experienced severe damage, and World Vision responded immediately with critical supplies. In partnership with local churches and organizations, we delivered essential items such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.
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Hurricane Helene: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm triggered mass evacuations, with over 5 million people fleeing coastal areas along the East Coast. At least 227 people lost their lives in the extreme weather event. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities.
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“Changing the world one bike at a time”
A volunteer in the Pittsburgh area offers his time to fix up donated bikes before they’re shipped internationally to help people around the world.
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Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQS, and how to help
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into Florida’s west coast on October 9, 2024 with 120 mph winds, bringing severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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Coronavirus: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The coronavirus pandemic and its respiratory disease, COVID-19, has profoundly and widely impacted the world since it emerged in late 2019. Beyond its health implications, the pandemic has threatened progress in reducing global poverty and income inequalities. Particularly concerning is the potential long-term impact on children. Learn more about the pandemic and how World Vision has responded worldwide.
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California fires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As wildfires spread across the greater Los Angeles area, World Vision is working with local partners like the Los Angeles Dream Center and area churches to help provide food, water, and other necessities to people affected by the California fires.
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War in Ukraine: Displacement and refuge
As the war in Ukraine enters another year, World Vision continues to bring global expertise in partnering to support children and their families whose lives have been disrupted since early 2022. Learn more about World Vision’s Child-Friendly Spaces and how they offer educational routine, emotional safety, and a social environment to focus on processing and healing from trauma and grief.
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DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of millions of children who are already suffering from hunger, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn more about the DRC’s conflict and current situation and about World Vision’s response to help impacted children and families.
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Following dreams in the shadows of war
Forced to flee her home, 15-year-old Eva navigates life in Lviv with resilience and hope, finding healing through art therapy and big dreams. Discover how a safe space helped her rebuild her future.