Explore frequently asked questions about the Ebola virus and World Vision’s response to Ebola outbreaks. Learn how we educate communities, support healthcare workers, provide child protection, and more in the fight against Ebola.
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Donated items help Chicago teacher make a big impact
When Chicago teacher Sandra Ramirez visits World Vision’s Storehouse, she’s helping meet her students’ physical and emotional needs. She’s also helping prevent bullying and creating a better atmosphere for learning.
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Child sponsorship and letters inspire a girl in Cambodia
In rural Cambodia, 15-year-old Nita has flourished in World Vision’s child sponsorship program. She once was shy but has grown into a student leader who helps other children learn to read and write, and letters from her sponsor have encouraged her to dream.
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4 ways World Vision tackles poverty in the United States
At World Vision, we are called to serve the most vulnerable children and their communities around the world, including right here in the United States. And we do it by providing a way for manufacturers and businesses to share excess resources with people living in poverty. In 2022, we were able to reach more than 3.6 million people through our various U.S. programs.
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Health on the move: Mobile health clinics in Sudan
Hawa, a displaced mother of three, found support for her severely malnourished daughter at a World Vision mobile clinic in Blue Nile State, Sudan. These clinics offer crucial health and nutrition support to displaced families and host communities.
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Tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Discover the power of tornadoes and the devastation their furious winds can cause. Learn important tornado facts and expert tips on how to prepare for these natural disasters in the United States.
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Malaria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore the latest updates in the fight against malaria — a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Discover progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention benefiting pregnant mothers and children under 5.
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Africa hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, how to help
Discover the severity of Africa’s hunger crisis, exacerbated by global conflicts and extreme weather challenges. Learn how millions are at risk of hunger due to the compounded effects of the war in Ukraine, regional conflicts, extreme weather, and the lingering impacts of COVID-19.
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Lesser-known crises and World Vision’s impact
When it comes to disaster response, World Vision stands at the forefront, responding swiftly to crises, both major and lesser-known, that impact vulnerable communities globally. From aiding displaced children in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to supporting millions affected by Amazon droughts and helping families in Sri Lanka’s internal upheaval, our commitment extends beyond the headline-making disasters. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, we respond with life-saving essentials to all types of disasters and equip vulnerable children, families, and communities with long-term solutions.
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From disaster response to partnership for lasting change
As global disasters and humanitarian crises persist, World Vision’s support for vulnerable communities extends far beyond immediate disaster response. Discover how our interventions and programs have opened the doors to long-term partnership with communities and helped empower children and families worldwide.