Learn more about the 2026 Venezuela earthquake, including fast facts, ongoing impacts, World Vision’s disaster response, and how to help impacted children, their families, and communities.
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Church partnerships help Jamaicans rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
After Hurricane Melissa devastated areas of Jamaica in October 2025, impacted families faced a long road to recovery. Learn how World Vision, the National Baptist Convention, and church partners helped families and communities rebuild.
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Venezuela earthquakes survivor finds purpose in serving her community
After the 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, one survivor became a church volunteer and discovered a calling she never expected. “I feel like I was reborn, and I am a different person,” the 27-year-old says. Learn more about her story and the World Vision response to support impacted families in Venezuela.
From the Field
2026 Colombia earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Aug. 10, 2026. Learn more about the disaster, its impact on families and communities, and how World Vision is responding.
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Changes inspire new dreams for girls in Ecuador
In Riobamba, Ecuador, World Vision’s child sponsorship program is helping girls stay in school, dream for the future, and embrace sports, arts, and leadership opportunities. Adults are learning about improved nutrition and how to provide healthier meals as well as different communication and parenting techniques to improve family relationships.
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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.
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Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from
Explore the top countries where refugees are coming from, what drives forced displacement, and how you can help people affected by conflict and crisis.
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Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, and a cholera epidemic, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.
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Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Around the world, about 160 million children ages 5 to 17 are engaged in child labor, which robs them of their childhood and limits their ability to reach their full potential. Learn what is child labor, child labor history, and what World Vision is doing to end it.
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Venezuela crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Ongoing turmoil and economic decline in Venezuela since 2014 have driven more than 6.8 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.