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Bangladesh
From the Field
Life frames: Our favorite photos of 2019
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 2019 and the stories behind them.
From the Field
6 of the worst disasters in 2019
From monster storms to civil wars and droughts, here are six of the worst disasters in 2019 that have affected millions of people around the world.
From the Field
What you need to know about child labor in photos
Child labor is work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and is harmful to physical and mental development. As many as 152 million children worldwide are engaged in child labor. Let’s break this topic down — in photos.
From the Field
2019 life frames: Storytelling from World Vision photographers
World Vision’s award-winning photographers travel around the world every year, capturing moments of God’s grace and faithfulness as we follow Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. They bring back stories that inspire us to action and compassion.
From the Field
In the kitchen: Papadum recipe
In Bangladesh, this crispy and glossy cracker, called papadum, is a popular snack, but it’s also often sold to help families have more income.
Voices
Lives transformed in Bangladesh
In 2017, World Vision donor Lyné Brown met a girl who was entering World Vision’s child protection program in Bangladesh. Lyné heard heartbreaking stories of hardship. But in 2018, she revisited that same girl and saw the transformation with her own eyes.
From the Field
Innovative solutions help refugees in need worldwide
Through innovative responses to refugee crises, World Vision is investing in a better life today and a better future for refugees, especially children. Learn what innovation solutions World Vision is implementing in refugee camps.
From the Field
A day in the life of a Rohingya refugee child
Jannatul is a 5-year-old Rohingya refugee girl. For 12 hours, we walk with her through what a typical day might look like for her as a Rohingya refugee child in a camp in Bangladesh.
From the Field
Former sponsored child now helping lead refugee response in Bangladesh
Atul Mrong grew up poor in Bangladesh, but life changed when he was sponsored through World Vision. Now he helps lead the Rohingya refugee response.