Two pilots for the World Vision relief operation during the 1980s Ethiopian famine share the story of flying a BBC film crew to the crisis zone.
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The longevity of World Vision water wells
A new scientific study by the UNC Water Institute shows that World Vision water wells continue to flow for decades. But not because the wells function better. They keep flowing for so much longer than usual because World Vision teaches the people who need that water how to repair broken wells!
From the Field
The 1,000th well in Mali marks a clean-water milestone
Villagers celebrated as World Vision’s 1,000th successful borehole drilled in Mali since 2003 brought clean water to the rural village of Yaran.
From the Field
Study: A country’s wealth not tied to good healthcare
A World Vision study finds that a country’s wealth is not as closely related to good healthcare as you may think. The U.S. ranked 46 out of 176 countries.
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Responding to Hurricane Sandy’s devastation across the Northeast
Hurricane Sandy hit land Monday night and continued its trail of destruction along the U.S. East Coast. World Vision staff members are ready with emergency supplies for areas that have been hit hardest. See updates here as we track the storm and our disaster relief efforts.
From the Field
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQs
Explore the profound impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake and resulted in nearly 230,000 casualties and widespread destruction. Learn about World Vision’s humanitarian efforts as we led a disaster response, raising over $350 million for relief and rehabilitation lasting more than a decade and spanning across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Myanmar.