Even before being forced to flee Myanmar, Shofika dealt with the problems her disability caused for her within her community. But she refuses to give up becoming a leader within her new community of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
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Donations help a school meet students’ needs beyond academics
The staff at a Bronx middle school strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for its students. One way they’re able to do that is through donations of furniture, Christmas decorations, and school supplies.
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Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before the conflict began on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and 14.3 million people displaced, including 7 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally, as result of the conflict in Sudan. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
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Gifts following wildfires build community bonds
One year after devastating wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, World Vision continues partnering with local church and community-based organizations to ensure that people affected by the fires receive the critical support they need.
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Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As the war in Ukraine continues, women and children make up the majority of those forced to seek safety across Europe and around the world. Many children face ongoing disruptions to education and lack safe and stable environments. Learn more about the Ukraine conflict in 2026 and how World Vision is helping affected children, families, and communities.
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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.
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Hurricane Melissa survivor goes from trapped under her house to helping others
Mickella and her husband were pinned under their house for three hours after it collapsed when Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025. Now she and her family are slowly rebuilding, but she is also volunteering with World Vision to help her community.
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Bonded by disaster: How an American pastor encouraged a Jamaican pastor after Hurricane Melissa
In the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors program is providing spiritual nurture to pastors impacted by the storm in Jamaica as they work to help their communities recover.
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12 top disasters of 2025
In 2025, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Wildfires and hurricanes devastated communities, earthquakes destroyed villages, and wars and conflict intensified hunger and poverty, with children bearing the brunt. Learn about the 12 top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
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After Hurricane Melissa, survivors in Jamaica share their stories
Communities in Jamaica face a long recovery after Hurricane Melissa, with rising health risks as families are forced to bathe in and drink from contaminated floodwaters. World Vision is responding alongside partner organizations with mobile water treatment systems, training, and more to help keep children, families, and communities safe.