In times of emergencies and disasters, including the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, earthquakes in Afghanistan, and the war in Ukraine, children bear the heaviest burden. Join us in praying for places with critical humanitarian needs, where daily struggles for basic necessities affect children, families, and communities.
News & Stories
From the Field
Corporate partnerships help Ukrainian children learn far from home
Early in the war in Ukraine, World Vision worked as part of the N50 Project to provide Portable Connectivity Centers, where people fleeing could charge their devices and access information. As the war continues, the centers have become a place where children can pursue education, socialize, build connections, and take IT classes.
From the Field
Hurricane Katrina: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore the impact of Hurricane Katrina, ranked among the most devastating disasters in U.S. history. Learn about the far-reaching consequences of this historic storm and the response and recovery efforts of World Vision.
From the Field
Resilience in the heart of Nairobi
In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, World Vision’s interventions in the Mathare informal settlement provide hope. Children like Sandra are equipped with the resources to navigate poverty and disability through community support and economic empowerment.
Change Makers
From the courts to the community: MarJon Beauchamp gives back
Milwaukee Bucks player and Yakima, WA, native MarJon Beauchamp partnered with World Vision to provide back-to-school supplies to the Yakima community. The event drew crowds in the hundreds and helped equip families as children returned to school.
From the Field
Nepal earthquakes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A powerful earthquake devastated the western region of Jajarkot in Nepal, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 150 lives and leaving dozens injured. The seismic impact not only shook buildings in neighboring New Delhi, India, but also reverberated in the capital, Kathmandu, over 300 miles away. Learn how World Vision is responding to affected communities.
From the Field
Photos: Christmas around the world
Through sponsorship, children around the world feel the hope of Jesus during the Christmas season, though the holiday manifests in various ways around the world. In this collection of photos from nine different countries, we honor each of these children and their Christmas experiences.
From the Field
A new Gilgal in Kenya
A photographer shares how World Vision child sponsorship has transformed a community in Kenya over 15 years by reflecting on what he saw on two different trips.
Voices
Tayshia Adams gives back
Television host and multimedia personality Tayshia Adams cares about giving back and helping others. Tayshia supports World Vision’s Gift Catalog, refugee work, and child sponsorship.
Change Makers
Seeds of compassion: How small actions change the world
With an overwhelming number of opportunities to make a difference in the world, it’s often the seemingly insignificant actions that can ignite extraordinary change. Explore stories that celebrate the remarkable impact achieved through small actions taken by compassionate individuals.
Voices
From the World Vision U.S. president: Water for the win
World Vision U.S. President and CEO Edgar Sandoval Sr. joyfully shares how World Vision has reached completed a project called “Finish the job” by reaching 1 million people with clean water in Rwanda.
From the Field
South Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since achieving independence in 2011, South Sudan has faced a multifaceted humanitarian crisis, with children bearing the brunt of its impact. The convergence of conflict, natural disasters, poverty, and extensive displacement has sharply increased food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition within the nation. Learn how World Vision is responding to help communities impacted by the crisis.
