World Vision child sponsor Laura Crosby shares how child sponsorship lets children know that God sees them. They are precious in his sight.
News & Stories
From the Field
2018 Guatemala volcano eruption: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A catastrophic eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego volcano on June 3 affected more than 1.7 million people. World Vision is helping children and families in affected areas.
Voices
5 things you need to know about child sacrifice in Uganda
After traveling to Uganda to visit World Vision’s work to protect children, funeral director and blogger Caleb Wilde shares five things he learned about child sacrifice that you need to know.
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What is World Vision?
The daughter of World Vision founder Bob Pierce shares a moment in World Vision history: An ABC Radio broadcast on the organization’s 10th anniversary in 1960.
Change Makers
Top 5 ways to raise a generous child at any age
How do you raise your children to be generous when the world tells them they just need more stuff? Here are 5 tips to raise a generous child.
Voices
Winter corn chowder: A recipe for friends and refugees
Last spring, Patricia Heaton visited and helped cook for South Sudanese refugees as they arrived on their long journey from war-torn South Sudan into Northern Uganda. Inspired by her trip and providing that first warm meal to welcome the newcomers, Patricia guest blogs about a recipe for winter corn chowder.
From the Field
2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The deadly EF5 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado with winds of 200 mph cut a 14-mile-long gash of destruction through southern Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma, in May 2013. Along with subsequent tornadoes, it left 38 dead and caused $2 billion in damage. The Moore tornado, with wind speeds exceeding 200 mph, ranks among the deadliest in Oklahoma’s history.
From the Field
2018 humanitarian world news headlines
Humanitarian world news brings you a regularly updated selection of events and trends impacting people and the humanitarian community worldwide in 2018.
From the Field
2012 Typhoon Bopha: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
On Dec. 3, 2012, almost a year to the day after Mindanao in the southern Philippines was hit by a devastating tropical storm, the island group absorbed another staggering blow: Typhoon Bopha. Bringing back parents’ hopes and children’s smiles was the challenge for World Vision disaster responders.
From the Field
Solomon Islands: Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and floods
The disaster-prone Solomon Islands was hit by cyclones, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, droughts, and tsunamis in the past decade, in addition to rising sea levels.
From the Field
How child protection efforts are working in Bangladesh
Babu, 11, and Sabbir, 7, used to spend their days carrying heavy bags in Bangladesh. Because of World Vision’s child protection work, the boys are now attending school.
Voices
When children give birth to children
In Uganda, 16-year-old Jane is a child who gave birth to a child, then faced a choice: pursue her education and dreams or focus on motherhood. Thanks to the love and support she has around her, Jane has been able to do both!
