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Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. Dressed in winter gear, the father embraces his two children while the mother holds a baby.
From the Field

What is a refugee?

The global population of refugees has surpassed 34 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
From the Field

Top disasters of 2022

In 2022, World Vision responded to 58 disasters in 57 countries, helping more than 31.1 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2022.

  • Disaster Relief
  • AfghanistanAngolaBangladeshCentral African RepublicChadDemocratic Republic of the CongoEthiopiaGeorgiaKenyaLebanonMaliMauritaniaMoldovaNigerRomaniaSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth SudanSyriaTanzaniaUgandaYemenAsiaEastern EuropeMiddle EastUkraineUnited States
Drought in the Horn of Africa is expected to cause 20 million people to need emergency food assistance.
Special Features

Fallout: When hunger has no borders

An intimate window into the lives of children and their families who have been overcome by food insecurity and now pay the price of the war in Ukraine. Showcasing impactful still images captured by World Vision photographers and partners, this 3D virtual exhibition offers a glimpse of key issues that the world’s most vulnerable face.

  • Hunger News
  • KenyaAfghanistanEthiopiaRomaniaSomaliaSouth SudanSyriaYemenLatin America/CaribbeanUkraine
At a World Vision-supported facility in South Sudan, a healthcare worker wearing a blue mask, black T-shirt, and brown vest measures the mid-upper arm circumference of a toddler’s left arm for malnutrition. The armband shows red, indicating the boy is severely malnourished. The child sits on his mother’s lap, and she looks at him wearily and intently.
From the Field

5 worst spots for hunger

Around the world, as many as 811 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Learn where the 5 worst places are in the world for hunger, what World Vision is doing, and how you can help hungry children and families in need.

  • Hunger News
  • Democratic Republic of the CongoAfghanistanEthiopiaHaitiHondurasSouth SudanSyriaYemenAsiaLatin America/CaribbeanMiddle East
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 worst 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
Join us in prayer for people in conflict hot spots like South Sudan
Prayers

Peace on earth: Pray for people in conflict hot spots

Our world is full of hurting families and nations torn apart. More than 930 million people live in countries with conflict, violence, or fragile internal systems. Pray with us for people living in fragile contexts and conflict zones.

  • Disaster Relief
  • Democratic Republic of the CongoEl SalvadorEthiopiaGuatemalaHaitiHondurasIraqLebanonMyanmarSouth SudanSyria
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