News & Stories

Where in the world? Globe view of north America. ©2016 World Vision
From the Field

Can you guess where in the world these 16 photos were taken?

World Vision distributed relief supplies to support workers fighting wildfires and families affected throughout central and northeastern Washington.
From the Field

World Vision supports firefighters, families affected by Washington state wildfires

The civil war in South Sudan has left millions of people in need of food aid. World Vision is on the ground providing food assistance and needs your support.
Voices

It gets worse in one of the world’s worst places — South Sudan

Author Debbie Macomber has written hundreds of stories. In this story of determination, passion, and heart for girls in Kenya, she is the main character.
Voices

Debbie Macomber: A love story

Disaster response expert Drew Clark answers questions about violence in South Sudan, challenges of working in a conflict zone, and hope for the war-torn country.
Voices

World Vision expert talks about conflict, hope in South Sudan

Witnessing live in Cambodia the transformation sponsorship brings into children's lives, our photographer shares favorite photos of the kids we're meeting.
Voices

Slices of life in Cambodia

Aid worker with Syrian refugee child in Lebanon
Voices

War through the eyes of an aid worker

At an unforgettable pastors’ conference in South Sudan, Marilee Pierce Dunker met extraordinary men and women whose courage and faith continue to inspire her.
Voices

In one of the world’s poorest places, God was already there

Four years after joyously celebrating its independence, South Sudan has plunged into violence.
Special Features

South Sudan’s tattered dreams

©2015 Laura Reinhardt | World Vision. Trafficking survivor gets job training in Cambodia.
From the Field

Child trafficking survivor begins new life at trauma recovery center

A skeptic in Texas was inspired to sponsor a child. Years later, she had a ‘divine appointment’ in Uganda, making her a believer in child sponsorship forever.
Voices

Sponsoring a child turns skeptic into a believer

Does child sponsorship really work? Wouldn’t it be more efficient to not focus on individual children? Marilee Pierce Dunker finds answers in surprising places.
Voices

World Vision child sponsorship works