In 2013, World Vision President Rich Stearns met 10-year-old Haya in Jordan. The song she sang to him that day became a pivotal moment in his life: “Do you ever think of the children of Syria?” Hear from Rich about the impact of that moment, and three and a half years later, join us in reconnecting with Haya.
News & Stories
Refugees
From the Field
Syrian refugee children use art to express pain and loss
In a Child-Friendly Space in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, young Syrian refugees use art to express their feelings of loss and hope.
Change Makers
From Syria to Seattle: When worlds collide
They did not know each other, but simultaneously, their lives were plunging into an abyss. Seattle software programmer Cari Conklin was on a collision course with the Alhamdens, one of the millions of Syrian families caught in the crossfire of Syria’s civil war.
From the Field
Fleeing Aleppo: Man recounts chaos leaving war-torn city
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.
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.