Stories from where World Vision works

The Syrian refugee crisis is now the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time. Because of the Syrian civil war, 5.5 million people have fled Syria as refugees, putting a strain on the region’s ability to cope. And another 6.1 million people are displaced within Syria.

Google map perspective: A refugee’s journey walking from Syria to Serbia

Thousands of families are fleeing war and violence in Syria in hope of finding peace. Check out this interactive Google map of the refugee journey.

Refugee Crisis
SyriaJerusalem, West Bank, GazaJordanLebanon

n Zambia and Malawi, World Vision’s THRIVE program offers six techniques as the keys to success for farmers, their families and their communities.

From the Field

THRIVE: 6 ways farmers can change their communities

World Vision’s THRIVE program offers six techniques as the keys to success for farmers, their families, and their communities.

Economic Empowerment

From Honduras to Bangladesh, we’re wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all kinds of moms around the world.

From the Field

Mother’s Day: Celebrating moms around the world

From Honduras to Bangladesh, we’re wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all kinds of moms around the world. Check out these photos and help us celebrate mothers!

Child Protection Stories

Sok Ouk’s family was hungry and in debt. World Vision sponsorship and other programs helped transform them into shining examples of what God can do.

From the Field

A life transformed from burden to example

Sok Ouk’s family was hungry and in debt. Two World Vision programs helped transform them into shining examples of what God can do.

Child Sponsorship
Cambodia

World Vision staff unload boxes of relief goods in South Sudan.

From the Field

From disaster relief to long-term recovery

When disaster strikes, World Vision’s global disaster response team launches into action. Here’s how it works from disaster preparedness to long-term recovery.

Disaster Relief

In east-central Armenia, apostolic church pastors and World Vision joined forces to create a place for Sunday school that would serve local young people.

From the Field

Demonstrating Christ’s love in Armenia

In east-central Armenia, apostolic church pastors and World Vision joined forces to create a place for Sunday school that would serve local youth.

Christian Faith Stories
Armenia

Lack of education limits a Nicaraguan father’s job opportunities, but he won’t let it stop his children.

From the Field

Education: Removing obstacles to knowledge

A father’s options are limited by his lack of education — but he won’t let that happen to his children. Plus, five ways World Vision equips non-traditional students.

Education
Nicaragua

World Vision helps mothers around the world create mouth-watering nutritious meals for their families.

From the Field

Fighting child malnutrition around the world

World Vision nutrition workshops equip mothers to use readily available ingredients in cooking well-balanced meals for their families. Trainers explain the value of different nutrients in locally grown food and encourage the right mix of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and micronutrients.

Health

World Vision is the largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world.

From the Field

Just add clean water, and lives change

With clean water, the difference is clear. Building on decades of expertise and blessed by the support of child sponsors, World Vision is now the leading nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world.