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News & Stories
From the Field
Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before conflict erupted on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and over 12 million people displaced, including more than 5 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
From the Field
Ukraine’s faith leaders trained to support mental health
Faith leaders from Ukraine attended a World Vision–hosted training on how to best minister to adults and youth impacted by the trauma caused by the war in Ukraine.
From the Field
Breaking barriers: Rabia’s impact on her Iraqi community
Positioned with a heart to empower others, Rabia sparked change in her rural Iraqi community. After participating in World Vision’s income-generation and capacity-building training, she empowers other women to earn an income and strengthen the local economy.
From the Field
Sustainable steps towards nutrition in Laos
In Phonexay, Laos, changing weather patterns have severely impacted agricultural productivity, leading to widespread undernutrition among children and families. In collaboration with the community, World Vision has equipped families with climate-smart agricultural practices and nutrition training to help keep children healthy.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges in our world, with nearly 9% of the global population living on less than $2.15 per day. Read to find answers to your questions about poverty, learn about how we define poverty, find out what World Vision is doing to help end extreme poverty worldwide, and learn how you can help.
From the Field
Central America migration: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Here are basic facts and FAQs about Central America migration, how World Vision addresses root causes of poverty there, and how you can help. One program raising promise among vulnerable youth in Central America is Youth Ready. Through this approach, we help young people discover their potential, develop specific career and life skills, establish support networks, build character and confidence, and plan for their future in their communities. This is work is made possible largely through child sponsorship.
From the Field
Sheep and sponsorship: A winning combination
Elmer and his wife, Ana Elizabeth, were ostracized by their community when Elmer came down with COVID-19 in early 2020. That was just the beginning of the illness’s impact on their lives, which has also included difficulty earning a living since Elmer has struggled with long-term health complications. But today, through a combination of World Vision child sponsorship and Gift Catalog sheep, the family is thriving and feeling new hope.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s health
As we recognize World Health Day on April 7, join us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children, especially those who lack access to adequate healthcare and struggle to thrive.
From the Field
Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The Syrian refugee crisis remains the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time, with approximately 16.7 million Syrians needing humanitarian aid in 2024. That’s more than half of the country’s population.
From the Field
Oso landslide: A community rallies after deadly landslide
On March 22, 2014, the Oso landslide bearing up to 70 feet of mud buried a mile-long stretch of highway and took the lives of 43 people. Small communities around Oso, Washington, were left grieving while handling the monumental task of rebuilding.
From the Field
What is a refugee?
The number of refugees globally has reached 43.4 million, and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Explore the challenges faced by refugees and find out more about the global refugee crisis.
