One young man in Ethiopia risked everything to rescue a child marked for death. World Vision is helping families let go of an ancient lie that has stolen thousands of children.
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From the Field
From isolation to inclusion: After spending seven years hidden away, a child has a new future with opportunity ahead
For seven years, stigma kept 10-year-old Masresha hidden inside. Today, through World Vision support, she walks to school, plays with friends, and learns with joy. Her transformation inspires her family to defy harmful beliefs and nurture hope in their Ethiopian community.
From the Field
Fired in resilience: Raising children under stigma and scarcity in Ethiopia
Amarech and Asate are artisans whose craft also marks them as outcasts. They work to feed their three children, including newborn twins, while holding on to dreams of education and equality in a community slowly confronting generations-old stigma. World Vision recently began working in the area and is challenging the norm.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
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.
From the Field
What you need to know about child labor in photos
Child labor deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their safety, and is harmful to physical and mental development. As many as 160 million children worldwide engaged in child labor in 2020. Let’s explore this important topic through a collection of powerful photos.
From the Field
From disaster response to partnership for lasting change
As global disasters and humanitarian crises persist, World Vision’s support for vulnerable communities extends far beyond immediate disaster response. Discover how our interventions and programs have opened the doors to long-term partnership with communities and helped empower children and families worldwide.
From the Field
10 worst countries for access to clean water
Hundreds of millions of people don’t have clean water close to home or available at all. Here are the 10 worst countries for access to clean water.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Pray to end global hunger
Hunger is a problem that has plagued humanity for millennia. Today, we are seeing the largest global food crisis in modern history. Join us in prayer for people who are hungry and those who are working to feed them.
From the Field
Northern Ethiopia crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In northern Ethiopia, children and families in the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions face a dire humanitarian crisis, driven by persistent drought, armed conflict, violence, and disease outbreaks. High rates of malnutrition and food insecurity continue to afflict people. Learn what World Vision is doing to help affected children and families.