Last fall, severe hurricanes devastated the Southeastern United States, resulting in over $200 billion in damage. Together, the storms killed more than 460 people, displaced thousands, and left large swathes of the population without power, clean drinking water, and access to basic supplies. Hurricane…
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Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild
Extreme weather events can cause widespread destruction, putting vulnerable communities at greater risk of falling deeper into poverty. When heatwaves, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires strike, they expose children and families to increased risks of harm and danger. The severe storm system that began on March 14 swept through the central and…
Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief
Just weeks apart, two powerful hurricanes battered the Southeastern U.S., causing widespread devastation. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on September 26, 2024, in Florida’s Big Bend region. On October 9, Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, struck Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key. …
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UKRAINE CRISIS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
More than eight weeks into the conflict in Ukraine, over 5 million children and adults have fled to neighboring countries in a crisis that continues to intensify, with casualties and displacement growing. In addition to millions of refugees, 7.1 million people are believed to…
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CLEAN FUTURES: Surplus soap creates jobs and improves health in Somalia
The Original Bradford Soap Works knows the personal care industry better than most: They’ve been innovating for 144 years and, today, their customers include many of the biggest brands in personal care. As a company committed to sustainability—they were the first U.S. soap manufacturer…
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Relief supplies support family in need
Single mom Chabeli Gonzalez returned from her errand to find a message waiting on her answering machine. It came from the local school district inviting her to a distribution of food, cleaning supplies, and school supplies at a nearby church, New Dimension Christian Center…
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The Shower of Hope
Hollywood is synonymous with glamour — a glitzy town where an aspiring actor’s dreams can come true. But you’ll find more than pink terrazzo stars on the city’s Walk of Fame. It’s also home to some of the 60,000 Los Angelenos who live on…
8 of the worst disasters in 2020
Disasters in all forms — natural, man-made, and complex emergencies and refugee crises — delivered an unprecedentedly turbulent blow to the world in 2020. “2020 was a challenging one for all of us, individually and corporately,” says Erica Van Deren, a senior program manager...
Fresh food helps West Virginia family feed children during pandemic
Medena Lester was out making food deliveries to families in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She pulled up to the Williams home and 4-year-old Phoenix and her mother, Patience, came outside to greet her. Phoenix opened up the boxes Medena delivered and started looking through...
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DONATE TO WORLD VISION’S CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Globally, the number of people who have contracted COVID-19 continues to grow. As of March 17, there have been 194,217 confirmed cases and 7,864 deaths spanning 153 countries. The scale and spread of COVID-19 is a direct threat to countries where World Vision has...