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Sudanese refugees find safety in Uganda

Since conflict escalated in Sudan in 2023, millions have been displaced. At Uganda’s Nyumanzi Reception Center, World Vision supports refugee families with shelter, medical care, and protection services.

Refugee Crisis
UgandaSudan

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Change Makers

What is a humanitarian: Facts and FAQs

What is a humanitarian? It’s a word you’ve probably heard a lot, but what does it actually mean? We define the meaning of the word and talk about what kind of work humanitarians and humanitarian organizations do.

Charitable Giving

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From the Field

A nurse feels lucky when his clinic gets clean water

A nurse named Lucky didn’t live into his name when he first saw the new clinic in southern Zambia where he’d been assigned. It had no running water, a crumbling roof, and a bat infestation. But World Vision led refurbishing the initial clinic and building a new maternity ward, and they brought clean water into the community.

Clean Water Stories
Zambia

A healthcare worker measures a child’s arm for malnutrition using a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape, showing red for severe acute malnutrition.

From the Field

Somalia hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis in 2026, with millions affected by food insecurity and child malnutrition. Learn facts and how to help.

Disaster Relief
SomaliaAfrica

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From the Field

Rohingya refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Since 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya people have fled Myanmar to escape violence. Now in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, they live in the world’s largest refugee camp, relying on humanitarian aid to survive. More than half are children. Learn about the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis and how World Vision is helping impacted communities.

Refugee Crisis
BangladeshMyanmar

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From the Field

Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

More than a decade of conflict in Syria has resulted in one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises. Approximately 16.7 million people, including 7.5 million children, need humanitarian aid in 2026. Renewed violence in northwest Syria in late November 2024 has driven more displacement, many of them women and children. Millions of people continue to be displaced within Syria and across the region and face ongoing needs for food, clean water, shelter, and education. Learn how World Vision is supporting families in Syria amid uncertainty in 2026.

Refugee Crisis
SyriaMiddle East

Sudanese refugees line up at a window where a health worker is handing out supplies.

From the Field

What is a refugee?

The number of refugees globally has reached 42.7 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.

Refugee Crisis
SyriaAfghanistanBangladeshBoliviaBrazilCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaDemocratic Republic of the CongoEcuadorEthiopiaGeorgiaJordanKenyaLebanonMoldovaMyanmarPeruRomaniaSouth SudanTurkeyUgandaVenezuelaEastern EuropeSudan

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From the Field

Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from

Explore the top countries where refugees are coming from, what drives forced displacement, and how you can help people affected by conflict and crisis.

Refugee Crisis
AfghanistanMyanmarSyriaVenezuelaUkraine

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From the Field

DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

A recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of millions of children who are already suffering from hunger, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn more about the DRC’s conflict and current situation and about World Vision’s response to help impacted children and families.

Disaster Relief
Democratic Republic of the Congo

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From the Field

Global hunger: 7 facts you need to know

Up to 757 million people — 1 in 11 of the world’s population — face chronic hunger. Explore key facts about the challenging issues of global hunger and food insecurity. Learn about World Vision’s role in tackling world hunger and how you can help on this World Food Day.