A North Carolina couple lost their dream home when Hurricane Helene devastated their community. Through donated supplies and connections with a local churches and construction company, World Vision is helping them begin to rebuild.
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Disaster Relief
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Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild
Extreme weather events threaten lives and livelihoods worldwide. Discover how World Vision helps communities recover, rebuild, and prepare for future disasters through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable solutions.
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Coronavirus: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The coronavirus pandemic and its respiratory disease, COVID-19, has profoundly and widely impacted the world since it emerged in late 2019. Beyond its health implications, the pandemic has threatened progress in reducing global poverty and income inequalities. Particularly concerning is the potential long-term impact on children. Learn more about the pandemic and how World Vision has responded worldwide.
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War in Ukraine: Displacement and refuge
As the war in Ukraine enters another year, World Vision continues to bring global expertise in partnering to support children and their families whose lives have been disrupted since early 2022. Learn more about World Vision’s Child-Friendly Spaces and how they offer educational routine, emotional safety, and a social environment to focus on processing and healing from trauma and grief.
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DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of millions of children who are already suffering from hunger, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn more about the DRC’s conflict and current situation and about World Vision’s response to help impacted children and families.
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Haiti earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, and the years of compounding challenges, the country continues to face a complex path to recovery. Learn how World Vision is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable Haitians after the magnitude 7.2 quake, which claimed thousands of lives and caused widespread injuries and destruction.
Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Wildfires affect many parts of the U.S. and the world and are capable of decimating landscapes and upending lives and communities. Learn about the causes and effects of wildfires. Explore resources to prepare for unexpected wildfires. Discover how World Vision reaches communities impacted by wildfires and other disasters, and find out ways to help.
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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
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.