On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion at the Port of Beirut killed 160 people and injured thousands of people, devastating large areas of the capital city. In the immediate aftermath, World Vision responded to assist 120,000 impacted people. World Vision has been serving children and families in Lebanon since 1975.
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From the Field
Solomon Islands disasters 2026: Earthquakes, cyclones, and volcanoes
The Solomon Islands face frequent disasters, including cyclones, earthquakes, and rising sea levels, impacting vulnerable communities.
From the Field
Iraq conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn what’s happening in Iraq today, key facts about displacement and recovery, and how you can help children and families in need.
From the Field
Mali crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Once an emerging force for democracy in West Africa, Mali has struggled to maintain stability since a 2012 coup. Conflict continues, and increasingly severe droughts and the coronavirus have added to the country’s challenges. Children and families need food security, healthcare, and protection.
From the Field
2019 Hurricane Dorian: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the Bahamas, struck in 2019. Learn how World Vision helped communities recover from the Category 5 disaster.
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
2015 Cyclone Pam: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
On March 13, 2015, Category 5 Cyclone Pam unleashed heavy winds and rain on Vanuatu, a string of South Pacific islands. The storm devastated homes, schools, crops, and water systems, impacting more than half of the population in one of the world’s poorest countries. Learn how World Vision responded in emergency relief and recovery efforts to aid impacted communities.
From the Field
Hurricane Barry: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana on July 13, 2019, bringing heavy rains, floods, and a dangerous storm surge. Learn how World Vision responded and supported affected communities.
From the Field
Ecuador earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Ecuador’s coast April 16, 2016 — killing almost 700 people and leveling homes, schools, and infrastructure. The deadly Ecuador earthquake made life harder for people suffering from El Niño flooding. Recovery called for an all-out effort to support health, nutrition, education, and rebuilding.
From the Field
Oso landslide: A community rallies after deadly landslide
On March 22, 2014, the Oso landslide bearing up to 70 feet of mud buried a mile-long stretch of highway and took the lives of 43 people. Small communities around Oso, Washington, were left grieving while handling the monumental task of rebuilding.