For seven years, stigma kept 10-year-old Masresha hidden inside. Today, through World Vision support, she walks to school, plays with friends, and learns with joy. Her transformation inspires her family to defy harmful beliefs and nurture hope in their Ethiopian community.
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Africa
From the Field
Fired in resilience: Raising children under stigma and scarcity in Ethiopia
Amarech and Asate are artisans whose craft also marks them as outcasts. They work to feed their three children, including newborn twins, while holding on to dreams of education and equality in a community slowly confronting generations-old stigma. World Vision recently began working in the area and is challenging the norm.
From the Field
Restoring dignity in Senegal: How child sponsorship helps siblings with disabilities thrive
After years of stigma and barriers, siblings with disabilities in Senegal find hope, freedom, and inclusion as a result of World Vision’s community-based child sponsorship program. “Children living with disabilities are no longer rejected or hidden away,” says Mariama, 15.
From the Field
Malaria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore the latest updates in the fight against malaria — a life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Discover progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention benefiting pregnant mothers and children under 5.
From the Field
Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Around the world, about 160 million children ages 5 to 17 are engaged in child labor, which robs them of their childhood and limits their ability to reach their full potential. Learn what is child labor, child labor history, and what World Vision is doing to end it.
Voices
Carrying faith forward: Third Day’s Mac Powell reflects on decades of impact following visit to Ghana
For three decades, Third Day has partnered with World Vision, inviting fans to turn faith into action through child sponsorship. Mac Powell, the band’s lead singer, reflects on child sponsorship, the role of fans in sustaining the work, and what it means to continue inviting others into action as the band prepares for a 30-year reunion tour.
From the Field
Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before the conflict began on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and 14.3 million people displaced, including 7 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally, as result of the conflict in Sudan. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
From the Field
12 top disasters of 2025
In 2025, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Wildfires and hurricanes devastated communities, earthquakes destroyed villages, and wars and conflict intensified hunger and poverty, with children bearing the brunt. Learn about the 12 top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
From the Field
Top 10 most dangerous places in the world to be a child
These are the 10 most dangerous places in the world today — not just for travelers, but for the children and families who call these places home. From war and political instability to extreme hunger and displacement, these regions face immense challenges. Here’s what’s happening and how organizations like World Vision are working to bring hope through food, water, protection, and more.