Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, barreled into Florida’s west coast with 120 mph winds, leading to severe flooding, storm surges, and power outages on October 9, 2024. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Find out how World Vision is supporting those affected by the storm.
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4 ways World Vision tackles poverty in the United States
At World Vision, we are called to serve the most vulnerable children and their communities around the world, including right here in the United States. And we do it by providing a way for manufacturers and businesses to share excess resources with people living in poverty. In 2022, we were able to reach more than 3.6 million people through our various U.S. programs.
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Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey, a devastating Category 4 hurricane, struck the Gulf Coast of Texas as one of the most powerful hurricanes in decades. Harvey’s most significant impact was the widespread and prolonged flooding it caused in the Houston, Texas, area. The massive humanitarian response to Hurricane Harvey involved local, state, and federal agencies, as well as World Vision.
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What you need to know about World Vision’s U.S. work in photos and videos
Take a look at the impact World Vision is making through our work in the United States by empowering families with food, essential supplies, building materials, and school supplies, and responding to disasters.
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Top disasters of 2022
In 2022, World Vision responded to 58 disasters in 57 countries, helping more than 31.1 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2022.
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Future president of Malawi: Mphatso
A wheelchair donation from World Vision helps Mphatso achieve his goal of education. It also moves him closer to his dream of one day being the president of the Republic of Malawi.
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Bicycles lift a burden from the shoulders of a Zambian girl
New bicycles allow a Zambian girl to attend school and avoid the dangers on her road to collect water. The bicycle lets her arrive on time to class and also gets her home earlier in the evening so she has more time for her homework.
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Gift of furniture helps bring a family together
The gift of brand-new furniture helps a mother of six create a welcoming new home for her family. Kelsey, who is recovering from drug addiction, received new furniture from a corporate donation given through a World Vision partner church in West Virginia.
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How’d they do that: Make a reusable menstrual pad
Globally, girls in developing countries often miss school while on their periods. By missing class for up to a week each month, it often leads to them dropping out altogether. World Vision works with Sesame Workshop to help change that by teaching both boys and girls how to make hygienic reusable menstrual pads so girls can still attend class while on their periods.
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5 reasons to give a year-end gift now
Even though the tax laws changed last year, there are still plenty of other good reasons to give a year-end gift. Here are a few of our favorites.