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Change Makers
8 New Year’s resolutions for 2025
As we usher in 2025, you may be asking yourself what resolutions or goals you have for the new year. If you’re not sure where to start, here are eight ideas for a New Year’s resolution that will challenge your faith and help you change the world.
From the Field
Northern Ethiopia crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In northern Ethiopia, children and families in the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions face a dire humanitarian crisis, driven by persistent drought, armed conflict, violence, and disease outbreaks. High rates of malnutrition and food insecurity continue to afflict people. Learn what World Vision is doing to help affected children and families.
From the Field
In photos: 23 moments to remember
In 2023, the harsh realities of conflict, displacement, natural disaster, and extreme hunger impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide. As World Vision responded, we witnessed moments of both hardship and hope. See the incredible images of resilience, determination, and even joy that World Vision’s communicators were able to capture in this extraordinary year.
Prayers
Peace on earth: Pray for people in conflict zones
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.
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.
