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Pedro in El Salvador would like to give his mom all his love for Mother's Day.

What children around the world would give their moms for Mother’s Day

World Vision Sponsored children share what they would give their moms if they could give them anything in the world this Mother’s Day.

Child Sponsorship
Dominican RepublicEl SalvadorLebanonSierra LeoneSyria

From the Field

Syria refugee crisis: Facts you need to know

What is happening in Aleppo? Why are Syrians fleeing their homes? How is the war affecting children? How can I help those affected by the Syria refugee crisis and show them God’s love? Read on.

Refugees
SyriaIraqJerusalem, West Bank, GazaJordanLebanon

Syrian refugee children use art to express their feelings.

From the Field

Syrian refugee children use art to express pain and loss

In a Child-Friendly Space (CFS) in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, young Syrian refugees use art to express their feelings of loss and hope.

Refugees
LebanonSyria

A Seattle software programmer found herself on a collision course with one of the millions of Syrian families caught in the crossfire of Syria's civil war.

Change Makers

From Seattle to Syria: When worlds collide

They did not know each other, but simultaneously, their lives were plunging into an abyss. Seattle software programmer Cari Conklin was on a collision course with the Alhamdens, one of the millions of Syrian families caught in the crossfire of Syria’s civil war.

Refugees
SyriaUnited States

Prayers

Pray for people affected by conflict in Syria

Pray with us for refugees and those affected by the violence in Syria, which has displaced millions of families and killed innocent children.

Refugees
SyriaLebanon

God is with people suffering from disaster — the refugee, the earthquake survivor, the family facing famine. He calls us to follow Him in offering hope to the most vulnerable in their hour of greatest need.

Prayers

Matthew 25: Pray for refugees, disaster survivors

God is with people suffering from disaster — refugees, earthquake survivors, families facing famine. Join us in prayer for all those who find themselves “strangers,” as Jesus calls them in Matthew 25:35.

Refugees
South SudanCentral African RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoIraqJerusalem, West Bank, GazaLebanonSyria

Syrian refugees, syrian family, children in refugee camp, ©2016 World Vision/Jon Warren

Change Makers

5 ways you and your kids can help Syrian refugee children

5 activities to do with your kids to help Syrian refugees. Learn together and engage your children on an issue you care about.

Christian Faith
Syria

Ayei Wieu, a mother of 5, holds her severely malnourished baby, 3-month-old Malou Lual, at a feeding center in Warrap state, South Sudan. Millions of people are struggling to find enough to eat, and famine was declared in parts of the country Feb. 20. (©2015 World Vision/photo by Jon Warren)

From the Field

Humanitarian world news: Famine in South Sudan

Famine has been declared in part of north central South Sudan’s Unity state. A million people are on the brink of famine, in addition to the 100,000 facing imminent starvation, according to U.N. agencies, including the World Food Program (WFP).

Hunger
South SudanIraq

Syrian refugees gather at a makeshift camp in Lebanon. PHOTO: World Vision/Jon Warren

Change Makers

How to talk with your kids about the Syrian refugee crisis

The Syrian refugee crisis is taking a huge toll on families and children. Here are some steps for how to talk with your kids about it, and how you can help.