Hurricane Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the Bahamas, struck in 2019. Learn how World Vision helped communities recover from the Category 5 disaster.
News & Stories
United States
From the Field
Spring 2025 magazine
Through our new digital magazine, we invite you to explore real stories of transformation, resilience, and hope — to meet a mother holding onto hope after her child’s recovery from malnutrition, a family navigating childbirth without access to clean water, a teacher shaping new beginnings in her childhood classroom, and more. Follow the links to dive deeper into these journeys — and witness how love and perseverance are transforming futures.
From the Field
Tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Discover the power of tornadoes and the devastation their furious winds can cause. Learn important tornado facts and expert tips on how to prepare for these natural disasters in the United States.
From the Field
World Vision’s Chosen® prompts abundant giving and growth
Bayview Church’s experience with participating in World Vision’s Chosen® sponsorship experience has led to an increase in generosity and church growth.
From the Field
Ongoing support for families hit hard by LA wildfires
World Vision continues supporting families devastated by the January 2025 L.A. wildfires. Partnerships with local churches and community organizations allow us to reach families left vulnerable.
From the Field
California fires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As wildfires spread across the greater Los Angeles area, World Vision worked with local partners like the Los Angeles Dream Center and area churches to help provide food, water, and other necessities to people affected by the California fires. World Vision continues to support impacted communities for a long-term response.
From the Field
Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief
Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, which struck near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast experienced severe damage, and World Vision responded immediately with critical supplies. In partnership with local churches and organizations, we delivered essential items such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.
From the Field
Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
A North Carolina couple lost their dream home when Hurricane Helene devastated their community. Through donated supplies and connections with a local churches and construction company, World Vision is helping them begin to rebuild.
From the Field
Classroom Wellbeing Kits help a speech therapist serve her students
World Vision’s Classroom Wellbeing Kits offer educators extra tools to improve students’ classroom experiences, help them cope with anxiety, and channel extra energy.
From the Field
Knitting as a way of caring for others
At 96, Pittsburgh widow Lois George keeps knitting so she can stay busy — and also to her serve others. Thanks to World Vision’s Knit for Kids program, her sweaters and blankets have gone to vulnerable children around the world.