Shihab fled his home in eastern Aleppo, Syria, in the early hours Friday, Dec. 16. In the chaos, he managed to cram into an overcrowded bus leaving for safety in Idlib. Read his story.
News & Stories
Refugees
Voices
‘Aslan is on the move’: Calling all Christians to respond
In an essay adapted from his speech at the Q Conference in April 2016, Pastor Greg Holder encourages the church — collectively and individually — to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis.
Voices
Loving through our differences at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, Rich Stearns encourages us to pray for those — like refugees — who don’t have the homes, food, and family we celebrate today.
Voices
Recipe from Mosul, Iraq: Making Dolma away from home
Innovative projects through the World Food Programme empower people like Saeeda — displaced from Mosul, Iraq, two years ago — to cook a favorite recipe from home.
From the Field
Iraq conflict: ‘We want to live like human beings’
As the fight accelerates to retake Mosul, hundreds of thousands of are expected to flee from the Iraq conflict like Hada’s family has done. Read her story.
Prayers
Iraq prayer points: Mosul offensive
Fighting is increasing around Mosul, Iraq, endangering more civilians. Pray with us for children, families, humanitarians, and leaders.
Special Features
Childhood lost and found: Syrian refugee children reclaim their childhood
JULY 15, 2016, LEBANON — Syrian refugee children in Lebanon are haunted by their losses. But attending Child-Friendly Spaces and early childhood education centers give them a chance to heal and reclaim their childhood.
Voices
God calls us to picture every child as our own
World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how God calls us to look at “somebody else’s children” in the way he sees them and love them as he does.
Voices
The best people on Earth: Bravery and beauty in Iraq
Refugees are more than just numbers. They are some of the most incredible people on earth, as World Vision writer Kari Costanza found in Iraq.
From the Field
Love, loss, and the joy of fatherhood in a Syrian refugee camp
This Syrian father loves his kids so much. He’s sad to be raising his children in a refugee camp and wishes he could bring them home to a peaceful Syria.