On March 13, 2015, Category 5 Cyclone Pam unleashed heavy winds and rain on Vanuatu, a string of South Pacific islands. The storm devastated homes, schools, crops, and water systems, impacting more than half of the population in one of the world’s poorest countries. Learn how World Vision responded in emergency relief and recovery efforts to aid impacted communities.
News & Stories
From the Field
In the kitchen: Zacusca
World Vision brought Romanian families together in a cooperative that turned the community’s overabundance of eggplant and peppers — formerly used as animal fodder — into jars of tasty spread called zacusca that they could sell for income year-round, not just at harvest time.
Voices
Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham talk film, tour, and sponsorship
Brandon Lake, a Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist, joined forces with Phil Wickham, a Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning artist, for the Summer Nights Worship Tour, visiting 17 cities across this U.S. this past August. The two partnered with World Vision to help connect children in need with sponsors. Later this month, a documentary about their tour called FOR THE ONE hits theaters for a one-weekend-only event October 27–29.
From the Field
2018 Indonesia quakes and tsunamis: Facts, FAQs, how to help
Discover key facts about the 2018 Indonesia earthquakes and tsunamis, including six events with magnitude 6.0 or higher. Learn more about the devastating impact on millions of people, and how World Vision swiftly responded with lifesaving supplies to help affected communities.
From the Field
Hurricanes: Facts, FAQs, how to help
Discover key facts about hurricanes, gain a deeper understanding of one of nature’s most destructive forces, learn effective strategies for hurricane preparedness, and explore ways to support people affected by these devastating storms.
From the Field
Yemen crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn more about the crisis in Yemen, where ongoing conflict has affected an estimated 18.2 million people, and what World Vision is doing to help.
Change Makers
What does the Bible say about poverty?
The Bible has a lot to say about God’s love for people living in poverty — and our responsibility to help them. Reflect on these Bible verses and pray for people in need. These scriptures about giving to others remind us of the importance of compassion and generosity.
From the Field
Zika virus: Facts, symptoms, and how to help
Discover essential information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, including the symptoms, prevention, and the significant 2015–2016 outbreak. Learn how Zika can cause serious birth defects like microcephaly. And find out the latest update on Zika.
From the Field
Afghanistan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Children and families in Afghanistan are facing a growing humanitarian crisis, the result of decades of conflict, chronic poverty, and natural disasters. Learn how World Vision is responding — and how you can support families caught up in the crisis.
From the Field
Give what grows: How animals build futures
When donors give animals through World Vision’s Gift Catalog, they’re also giving so much more — an ongoing source of food and nutrition, a sustainable income, and trainings for animal owners that support their financial health and mindset growth. It’s a combination that can truly lead to transformed lives for families around the world. Here are a few stories of how the gift of an animal can grow into all this and more.
From the Field
Working alongside partners to support Maui relief efforts
World Vision is continuing to support recovery efforts in the wake of the 2023 fires by aiding the work of local churches and community organizations through donations such as boxes of fresh food, household goods, hygiene supplies, and school backpacks.
From the Field
Children heal through art at Child-Friendly Spaces
Two brothers who fled the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh with their family find healing through art at a World Vision Child-Friendly Space. World Vision works to help families by providing food and psychological support and connecting them to services that will aid their integration into life in Armenia.
