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Sudan crisis: Stories of survival, hope, and relief

View stories, videos, and updates about the Sudan crisis and World Vision’s response — compiled in one place. Explore the unfolding crisis in Sudan, view survivors’ stories, and learn how World Vision is delivering lifesaving aid to affected communities in the region.

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A girl in a headscarf and green dress jumps rope, mid-air, surrounded by other children jumping rope.

From the Field

Sudanese refugee children reclaiming their childhood

World Vision is providing crucial child protection support, including Child-Friendly Spaces, to vulnerable children affected by the Sudan conflict. Our programs extend to both Sudan and Chad, where refugee numbers have surged since April 2023.

Child Protection Stories
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A young girl in a yellow headscarf and red-green patterned outfit arranges bricks in several rows outside a factory in Afghanistan.

From the Field

What you need to know about child labor in photos

Child labor deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their safety, and is harmful to physical and mental development. As many as 160 million children worldwide engaged in child labor in 2020. Let’s explore this important topic through a collection of powerful photos.

Child Protection Stories
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From the Field

10 of the top disasters of 2023

In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters in 59 countries, helping more than 35.8 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2023. In the United States alone, our programs also supported over 93,700 people during 15 emergencies.

Disaster Relief

A man in a yellow hard hat carries a young girl with a pacifier and life vest through floodwaters, with a rescue team and boat behind them.

From the Field

11 top disasters of 2024

In 2024, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Floods devastated communities, landslides destroyed villages, and wars and conflict exacerbated suffering, hunger, and poverty. Learn about the top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.

Disaster Relief

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From the Field

In photos: 24 memorable moments from 2024

In 2024, the lives of millions were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope through encounters with hardship. See incredible images captured by World Vision communicators throughout this year.

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The Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee and displacement crisis, affecting 17.6 million people. Let’s break this topic down — in photos and videos.

From the Field

What you need to know about the Syrian refugee crisis in photos and videos

The Syrian refugee crisis remains one of the largest refugee and displacement crises of our time. Let’s break this topic down — in photos and videos.

Refugee Crisis
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A family of six walks toward a church in Rwanda.

From the Field

Life under a tree: A Celebrating Families story

A family in Rwanda, stuck in the cycle of poverty and dysfunction, ended up living under a tree. With the help of World Vision’s Celebrating Families program, they found hope and came back stronger than before.

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Rwanda

A woman kneels next to a young girl in a wheelchair and holds a book up in front of her, both looking at the page.

From the Field

Mother won’t give up on daughter with disability

Xinxin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was just a baby. Her mother, Xiaofei, poured time and resources into her rehabilitation, but she lacked support from her family. Relatives didn’t think it was worth it to invest in a child with special needs. But Xiaofei wouldn’t give up. When she found support for Xinxin through World Vision and its partners, she found new hope. Now, she wants to share her hope with other parents of children with disabilities: “I hope parents do not give up.”