How does clean water change lives? These girls wrote a poem to tell you just how life-giving and transformative it can be.
News & Stories
Africa
From the Field
7 of the worst disasters of 2018
As these seven of the worst disasters of 2018 show us, children and families around the world experienced tremendous pain and suffering this past year. But there remains a glimmer of light in each of them. Hope has not been snuffed out.
From the Field
DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of more than 7 million children affected by fighting, hunger, diseases, and poverty.
Change Makers
19 reasons to have hope in 2019
Hope shines a light in the darkness. It’s infectious, even healing. But what is there to be hopeful for? Let’s look at the year ahead with 19 reasons to have hope in 2019 — and how to pray them into reality.
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2018
World Vision’s photographers traveled around the world this year to tell stories of children and their families. They captured moments of struggle and moments of joy. Here are their favorite photos of 2018 and the stories behind them.
From the Field
HIV and AIDS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The AIDS pandemic has devastated families, leaving children without the care and support they need to grow, survive, and thrive. Find out what is being done to prevent and end the spread of HIV and AIDS.
Voices
Giving Tuesday: Shine twice as bright for kids in school
Giving Tuesday is coming up Nov. 27! Blogger Melanie Ham reflects on one of her favorite days of the year and how we all can give back as a community and as a nation to charities like World Vision. They are partnering with Thirty-One Gifts again this year, which means a product match of up to $2 million!
From the Field
How’d they do that: Kits with care letters
How does a World Vision kit with a care letter make its way from California to a child in a small community in Zambia? It takes a village — of vehicles.
From the Field
Birthday parties leave lasting gifts in sponsorship communities
A World Vision former sponsored child now plans birthday parties for World Vision-sponsored children in southern Zambia.
From the Field
In the kitchen: Go, Grow, Glow vegetable soup recipe
Learn how to raise healthy kids using a simple method called Go, Glow, Grow. This vegetable soup recipe combines three types of food groups that are all vital for growing children.