An estimated 22,000 children lost one or both parents to Ebola during the 2014 West Africa outbreak. Read the stories of three Ebola orphans in Sierra Leone.
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From the Field
6 of the worst disasters in 2015
Floods, drought, heat waves, earthquakes and monsoons top of the list for the worst natural disasters in 2015. Learn more about how World Vision responded.
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2015
World Vision’s photographers captured thousands of moments in 2015. Here are their favorite photos — and the stories behind them.
2015 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.
A day in the life of a sponsored child in Mongolia
Yaks, gers, camels, chores, and school — all part of daily life for 12-year-old Dulamsuren, a World Vision sponsored child in Mongolia.
Gift Catalog sheep: Beauty and balance in Mongolia
Gift Catalog sheep help a semi-nomadic family of herders thrive in Mongolia’s magnificent yet sometimes harsh grasslands.
Young Syrian refugee dreams of becoming a doctor
Twelve-year-old Ahmad is among thousands of Syrian refugee children living in Lebanon. He loves school, and his dream is to become a doctor.
Who’s that girl? The story behind our Gift Catalog ‘cover girl’
Chania, 6, is the girl you see on the cover of the 2015 World Vision Christmas Gift Catalog. Her family doesn’t have an easy life, but they have big dreams.
Videos: A glimpse into the lives of displaced and refugee children in Syria and South Sudan
See what being a refugee is like from the perspective of a child. Refugee children from Syrian and South Sudan share their stories in these 6 videos.
Former sponsored child in Armenia leads a youth movement
A former sponsored child has devoted his life to encouraging other young Armenians.