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Winter 2025 magazine

As World Vision marks 75 years of walking alongside children and families, this digital magazine winter edition celebrates what God has done so far. You’ll meet children growing into their dreams, families planting seeds of change, and communities rising together. These stories honor God’s faithfulness and love that continues to reach across generations and around the world.

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The good mother

A Guatemalan family that once lived on a dirt floor and drank watery soup proves that hard work, child sponsorship, economic empowerment training, and World Vision Gift Catalog animals change lives.

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Middle East crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Children in the Middle East are enduring the devastating impacts of armed violence, hunger, psychosocial distress, and disrupted education. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities and remains committed to serving the most vulnerable children and families, even in the most dangerous places.

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Hurricane Helene: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm triggered mass evacuations, with over 5 million people fleeing coastal areas along the East Coast. At least 227 people lost their lives in the extreme weather event. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities.

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Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into Florida’s west coast on October 9, 2024 with 120 mph winds, bringing severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.

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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.