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From the Field
From the Field
A former sponsored child’s unquenchable thirst for service
Through World Vision, a former sponsored child from El Salvador becomes an advocate and water official in his impoverished community to access clean water.
From the Field
How World Vision provides access to clean water around the world
As the world’s largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision brings clean water to one new person every 10 seconds. Here are five examples of our water work around the world.
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What is cholera? Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Cholera, a bacterial infection, is a high risk where clean water and sanitation are lacking. However, there are effective ways to prevent and treat the disease. Learn more about cholera and how you can help people at risk.
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How’d they do that: Clean water in emergencies
When disaster strikes, access to clean water is critical for survival. In communities prone to frequent disasters, local ownership of water systems is essential to their ability to bounce back. When war forces a family to flee to a refugee camp, access to water and good sanitation facilities can be the difference between hope and despair. Here are three different ways World Vision emergency responders bring life-saving clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to people affected by disasters around the world.
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Life frames: Water and love in Bangladesh
World Vision photographer Jon Warren captures an unexpected moment of love while covering the impact of USAID-funded World Vision programs in Bangladesh.
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2019 Cyclone Idai: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Almost 3 million people in Southeast Africa, including Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, are affected by floods from Cyclone Idai. World Vision staff are rushing to provide shelter, food, and clean water to children and families in need.
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1994 Rwanda genocide, aftermath: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
April 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. What happened? How did World Vision facilitate peace and reconciliation? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
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How’d they do that: Transforming lives like Cheru’s through clean water
Find out how your generosity brought clean water to Cheru and her community in Kenya. Cheru appeared on the cover of the spring 2017 World Vision magazine and her story also headlined the Global 6K for Water in 2017 and 2018.
From the Field
Venezuela crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The Venezuela crisis has caused about 3.4 million people to flee the country, seeking food, work, and a better life. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it also has brought out their hospitable spirit. Still, needs among families in transition are great. And forecasts for 2019 show the number of displaced people may increase to more than 5.4 million. World Vision staff in neighboring countries are helping.