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From the Field

What is a refugee?

The number of refugees globally has reached 42.7 million, and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Explore the challenges faced by refugees and find out more about the global refugee crisis.

  • Refugee Crisis
  • SyriaAfghanistanBangladeshBoliviaBrazilCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaDemocratic Republic of the CongoEcuadorEthiopiaGeorgiaJordanKenyaLebanonMoldovaMyanmarPeruRomaniaSouth SudanTurkeyUgandaVenezuelaEastern EuropeSudan
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From the Field

Venezuela crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Ongoing turmoil and economic decline in Venezuela since 2014 have driven more than 7.7 million people from the country in search of food, work, and better living conditions. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it’s also brought out their hospitable spirit. Learn how World Vision is supporting children and families across the region impacted by the Venezuela crisis.

  • Disaster Relief
  • VenezuelaBoliviaBrazilChileColombiaEcuadorPeruLatin America/Caribbean
A pregnant woman in a striped shirt and an aid worker holding relief supplies look at the camera. Pregnant women are seated in rows nearby.
From the Field

Zika virus: Facts, symptoms, and how to help

Discover essential information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus, including the symptoms, prevention, and the significant 2015–2016 outbreak. Learn how Zika can cause serious birth defects like microcephaly. And find out the latest update on Zika.

  • Health
  • BrazilColombiaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasLatin America/CaribbeanUnited States
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Prayers

Matthew 25: Prayer for refugees

God is with people who have been forced to flee their home. Join us in prayer for all who find themselves “strangers,” as Jesus calls them in Matthew 25:35.

  • Refugee Crisis
  • Democratic Republic of the CongoColombiaHondurasLebanonMoldovaMyanmarSouth SudanSudan
Learn more about 10 of the worst disasters around the world in 2021, including conflict and hunger in South Sudan.
From the Field

10 of the top disasters in 2021

In 2021, World Vision responded to 72 disasters in 52 countries, helping more than 30.1 million people in crisis — in addition to our ongoing global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about some of the worst disasters of 2021.

  • Disaster Relief
  • EthiopiaAfghanistanBangladeshBrazilChileColombiaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHaitiHondurasJordanLebanonMexicoMyanmarSouth SudanSyriaUnited States
Children play on the banks of the Naf River in Bangladesh. Across the water is Myanmar, which many thousands of Rohingya fled to find refuge in Bangladesh. World Vision is working to help refugees and also opened an area program for the host community.
Special Features

Called by God: The Every Last One campaign

In late 2015, World Vision launched Every Last One (ELO) — a $1 billion capital campaign over eight years to make life, hope, and a future possible for 60 million people. Explore the work that has already been done, and help us make an even bigger impact faster.

  • Charitable Giving
  • KenyaArmeniaBangladeshBrazilColombiaEcuadorHondurasLebanonMalawiRwandaUnited States
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. The community of Guarguallá Grande sits at about 12,500 feet above sea level and has struggled with the effects of poverty for generations. Alpacas gifted through World Vision’s Gift Catalog have empowered this community to begin lifting themselves out of poverty. The animals help improve children’s health, nutrition, and their families’ livelihoods. Their presence also helps promote land conservation and a rebalance of the indigenous ecosystem.
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.

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