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Sarah John brought her 6-months-old son, Yassir Ibrahim, to Gurei Nutrition Center in Juba, South Sudan, to be assessed for malnutrition.

South Sudan: Desperate moms seek help when there’s not enough food

World Vision uses a network of volunteers and clinics to help care for the nearly 860,000 children in South Sudan under 5 estimated to be acutely malnourished.

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South Sudan

Conflict in South Sudan has uprooted families and led to hunger and suffering. The U.N. refugee agency announced August 17 that South Sudanese refugees in Uganda now exceed 1 million. World Vision is bringing healing and sustenance to children and families in need.

From the Field

East Africa hunger, famine: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

In the midst of all the conflicting headlines you see each day, you’ve probably heard about the East Africa hunger crisis. Here are a few basic facts about drought, famine, malnutrition, and hunger in Africa as well as how you can help World Vision respond.

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South SudanEthiopiaKenyaSomaliaAfrica

Despite tremendous progress in ending global poverty, in sub-Saharan Africa poverty levels have increased.

From the Field

Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty statistics, discover our progress towards ending poverty, and learn how you can help.

Child Sponsorship

Around the world, 815 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Here are five facts you should know about global hunger and nutrition.

From the Field

5 global hunger facts you need to know

Around the world, 815 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Here are five facts you should know about global hunger and nutrition.

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Woman sitting with children among a crowd of other hungry families. South Sudan is among the worst spots for hunger.

From the Field

5 worst spots for hunger

Around the world, 815 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Learn where the 5 worst places are in the world for hunger, what World Vision is doing, and how you can help hungry children and families in need.

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As many as 2 billion people could be fed from the estimated 1.4 billion tons of food waste the world generates each year.

From the Field

World’s food waste could feed 2 billion people

As American families prepare to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates the world produces enough food waste — about 1.4 billion tons — to feed as many as 2 billion people each year. That’s roughly one-third of the global food supply.

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Spend five days with a Kenyan family as they battle hunger, and learn what hunger can do to a person’s stomach and soul. Writer Kari Costanza shares what hunger feels like.

From the Field

Five days of learning what hunger feels like

Spend five days with a Kenyan family as they battle hunger, and learn what hunger can do to a person’s stomach and soul. Writer Kari Costanza shares what hunger feels like.

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Kenya

World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how when our hearts are broken by the world’s suffering, we remain tender to see as Jesus sees.

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Blessed by a broken heart

World Vision U.S. President Rich Stearns reflects on how when our hearts are broken by the world’s suffering, we remain tender to see as Jesus sees.

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Kenya

Millions of people face famine if the current hunger crisis in East Africa continues to worsen. Read their stories and learn how World Vision is responding.

Special Features

Facing famine: Battling hunger with hope in East Africa

Millions of people face famine if the current hunger crisis in East Africa continues to worsen. Read their stories and learn how World Vision is responding.