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From the Field
A Haitian mother’s struggle for survival
Ana, a Haitian mother displaced by violence, struggles to survive while caring for her children. With World Vision support, she finds hope and resources to care for her family.
Change Makers
What is extreme poverty and how can we end it?
Extreme poverty affects nearly 700 million people worldwide. Learn what causes it, how it impacts children and families, and discover proven solutions from World Vision and global experts.
From the Field
A love for language, and a vision beyond borders
Saba, 14, studies at a school in a refugee camp far from the home she fled. Her family once lived comfortably in El Geneina, Sudan — until conflict forced them to flee to Chad with nothing but their lives. Now, Saba continues to develop her love of languages and dreams of becoming a flight engineer.
From the Field
Spring 2025 magazine
Through our new digital magazine, we invite you to explore real stories of transformation, resilience, and hope — to meet a mother holding onto hope after her child’s recovery from malnutrition, a family navigating childbirth without access to clean water, a teacher shaping new beginnings in her childhood classroom, and more. Follow the links to dive deeper into these journeys — and witness how love and perseverance are transforming futures.
From the Field
Teaching where she once learned
Former sponsored child Phanet, 19, now teaches fifth grade in the same rural Cambodian classroom where she once studied. With support from World Vision’s sponsorship program, her family’s farm grew into a thriving business, and Phanet overcame challenges to pursue her education. Today, she is determined to pass on the gift of learning to the next generation, while continuing to dream herself.
From the Field
Eyes that shine again
Fatima arrived at a malnutrition stabilization center carrying her 9-month-old son, Hamed, who was dangerously underweight. For six days, she stayed by his side as he received emergency care. With no water available at the clinic, her other children walked 45 minutes each way to collect what they could from the valley. Hamed slowly regained strength and was transferred to outpatient care, where he now receives therapeutic food and regular checkups. His cheeks are full again, and his weight has climbed back into a healthy range.
From the Field
The fire that will not burn her
Entisr, a Sudanese refugee and survivor of sexual violence, has been displaced five times in her life, each escape marked by violence and immense loss. Despite her suffering, Entisr has become a leader, organizing support groups for other women who have survived similar violence and launching a savings initiative in a sprawling refugee settlement in Adré, Chad.
From the Field
Strength in the aftermath of displacement
When violence escalated near her home in Sudan, Maha gave birth and fled just days later, carrying a newborn — and the weight of her family. After arriving in a temporary settlement in Chad with almost nothing, Maha stands strong in a fragile and uncertain future.
From the Field
Rising from conflict: Voices of Sudan’s women and girls
Explore the struggles and challenging experiences of women and girls caught in the conflict in Sudan. Learn how World Vision’s Sudan relief efforts are offering hope amid violence, hunger, and displacement.