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Voices
5 days of hunger: Her last words
Nine years ago, our writer Kari lived with a family for five days in Kenya. They shared their lives, hunger, and poverty with her. In April, they reconnected.
From the Field
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.
From the Field
Hunger in Africa pushes over 20 million to the brink of starvation
A new coalition of leading relief organizations urge Americans to take action to save lives as Africa faces famine and extreme hunger crisis.
From the Field
Mapping the East Africa food crisis
With a food crisis raging in East Africa, here’s what you need to know about unprecedented hunger affecting 25 million people in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Prayers
Praying the Psalms: Pray for South Sudan
Join us in praying Psalm 34:14 over the people of South Sudan, where armed conflict and food shortages make it very difficult to live right now.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Pray for children’s health
As we recognize World Health Day on April 7, join us in prayer for the health of all of the world’s children who struggle to stay healthy and thrive.
Voices
The cost of hunger: A story that needs to change
Meet 9-month-old Akusi in Kenya. During the hunger crisis she has become severely malnourished. She’s receiving treatment, but her weight is still dropping.
From the Field
Africa hunger, famine facts: What you need to know
In the midst of all the conflicting headlines you see each day, you’ve probably heard about the 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.
From the Field
South Sudan: Conflict, hunger, and the threats to children
Conflict in South Sudan has uprooted families and led to hunger and suffering. World Vision is bringing healing and sustenance to South Sudanese children and families in need.