Ongoing turmoil and economic decline in Venezuela since 2014 have driven more than 7.7 million people from the country in search of food, work, and better living conditions. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it’s also brought out their hospitable spirit. Learn how World Vision is supporting children and families across the region impacted by the Venezuela crisis.
News & Stories
Refugees
From the Field
Sudan crisis: Stories of survival, hope, and relief
View stories, videos, and updates about the Sudan crisis and World Vision’s response — compiled in one place. Explore the unfolding crisis in Sudan, view survivors’ stories, and learn how World Vision is delivering lifesaving aid to affected communities in the region.
From the Field
Sudanese refugee children reclaiming their childhood
World Vision is providing crucial child protection support, including Child-Friendly Spaces, to vulnerable children affected by the Sudan conflict. Our programs extend to both Sudan and Chad, where refugee numbers have surged since April 2023.
Prayers
Hope in hard places: Prayer for Syria
Syrians desperately hope for peace, and children shouldn’t grow up in a war zone. Pray for Syria, whose people are enduring their 11th year of civil war.
From the Field
10 of the top disasters of 2023
In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters in 59 countries, helping more than 35.8 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2023. In the United States alone, our programs also supported over 93,700 people during 15 emergencies.
From the Field
11 top disasters of 2024
In 2024, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Floods devastated communities, landslides destroyed villages, and wars and conflict exacerbated suffering, hunger, and poverty. Learn about the top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
From the Field
What you need to know about the Syrian refugee crisis in photos and videos
The Syrian refugee crisis remains one of the largest refugee and displacement crises of our time. Let’s break this topic down — in photos and videos.
From the Field
Crisis in Sudan: A deeper look
Read the stories of two small children and a father of newborn twins whose lives were upended when the conflict erupted in Sudan in 2023.
Voices
From the World Vision U.S. president: Bridge the distance
World Vision U.S. president and CEO visited Adré, Chad, where hundreds of people crowded under a bridge as they fled conflict in Sudan. Once they arrive at the border, World Vision is helping people as they go through the process of entering a new country and providing short-term assistance.
From the Field
Crisis worldwide: More refugees’ stories
According to UNHCR estimates, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide exceeded 120 million in April 2024 — a historic high. Among those displaced, 40% are children. This alarming fact underscores the importance of prioritizing children’s needs amid displacement. We know that all children, including each of the approximately 47 million who are displaced, have inherent worth and God-given potential. Read about three kids currently experiencing displacement, and how they and their families exemplify resilience and unyielding spirit.