A new coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world. As infections and the death toll rise, we turn to God for wisdom and comfort.
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From the Field
What is the coronavirus? Facts, symptoms, and how to help
Coronavirus is a family of viruses, which can cause the common cold or more severe diseases such as SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), and the new coronavirus disease called COVID-19. Learn more about the coronavirus-caused disease pandemic and how World Vision is responding worldwide.
Inspiring examples of how to fight Covid-19 around the world
People around the world are using their time, talents, and treasures to overcome obstacles so they can serve others in the time of COVID-19.
Five ways being chosen can change your life
Being chosen can be an emotional reminder of God’s love. When you are chosen by a child in need as their sponsor, it can be life-changing for your new sponsored child and for you.
From the Field
Mali conflict explained: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Once an emerging force for democracy in West Africa, Mali has struggled to maintain stability since a 2012 coup. Conflict continues, and increasingly severe droughts and the coronavirus have added to the country’s challenges. Children and families need food security, healthcare, and protection.
Change Makers
Writing your sponsored child: What happens behind the scenes
Travel along with a letter to a sponsored child to learn all the steps involved in getting it from your desk to the child’s hands and then the child’s response back to you.
Change Makers
Inspiring examples of how to fight COVID-19 around the world
People around the world are using their time, talents, and treasures to overcome obstacles so they can serve others in the time of COVID-19.
Change Makers
Through the decades, 7 miracle moments
World Vision celebrates moments in its 70-year history when staff glimpsed God’s hand in key breakthroughs, resulting in life-saving impact. Seven stand out.
From the Field
Coronavirus response: Scaling up prevention to slow the spread
As COVID-19 began to rage in China, World Vision staff jumped into action. Decades of experience in combating infectious diseases told them that scaling up prevention would be key to protecting children and families in World Vision program areas. That’s why it’s one of the four key objectives in our global coronavirus response.
From the Field
Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from
More than 70.8 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced. Learn the countries where most refugees come from, why refugees flee, and how you can help address the plight of refugees, especially children.