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Malaria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore the latest updates in the fight against malaria — a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Discover progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention benefiting pregnant mothers and children under 5.
What you need to know about the PEPFAR program
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was passed 20 years ago to help with the growing global HIV and AIDS crisis. Not renewing the program could put thousands of people around the world at increased risk for death.
Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before conflict erupted on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and over 12 million people displaced, including more than 5 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
Africa hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, how to help
Discover the severity of Africa’s hunger crisis, exacerbated by global conflicts and extreme weather challenges. Learn how millions are at risk of hunger due to the compounded effects of the war in Ukraine, regional conflicts, extreme weather, and the lingering impacts of COVID-19.
Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As the war in Ukraine continues to cause devastation and displacement, over 6.3 million refugees, mostly women and children, have sought safety in Europe and beyond. Children continue to face disruptions in education and the absence of safe and stable environments. Learn more about the conflict and what World Vision is doing to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis.
Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
There’s nothing more essential than access to clean water, yet a global water crisis means people are struggling to get the quantity and quality of water they need. As the leading nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision plans to reach 30 million people with clean water between 2023 and 2030.
Coronavirus: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The coronavirus pandemic and its respiratory disease, COVID-19, has profoundly and widely impacted the world since it emerged in late 2019. Beyond its health implications, the pandemic continues to pose a threat to the progress in reducing global poverty and income inequalities. Particularly concerning is the potential long-term impact on the next generation of children. Learn more about the pandemic and how World Vision has responded worldwide.
Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Globally, there are about 160 million children are engaged in child labor. This robs them of their childhood and can limit their futures. Discover critical facts and learn about World Vision’s efforts toward ending child labor and how you can contribute to eradicating this violation of child protection and rights.
2023 Turkey and Syria earthquake: Facts, FAQs, how to help
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. Discover the impact of the disaster and learn how World Vision responded to support those affected in both countries. Stay informed and help make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the devastating earthquake.