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From the Field
From the Field
Afghanistan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Children and families in Afghanistan are facing a growing humanitarian crisis, the result of decades of conflict, chronic poverty, and natural disasters. Learn how World Vision is responding — and how you can support families caught up in the crisis.
From the Field
Give what grows: How animals build futures
When donors give animals through World Vision’s Gift Catalog, they’re also giving so much more — an ongoing source of food and nutrition, a sustainable income, and trainings for animal owners that support their financial health and mindset growth. It’s a combination that can truly lead to transformed lives for families around the world. Here are a few stories of how the gift of an animal can grow into all this and more.
From the Field
Working alongside partners to support Maui relief efforts
World Vision is continuing to support recovery efforts in the wake of the 2023 fires by aiding the work of local churches and community organizations through donations such as boxes of fresh food, household goods, hygiene supplies, and school backpacks.
From the Field
Children heal through art at Child-Friendly Spaces
Two brothers who fled the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh with their family find healing through art at a World Vision Child-Friendly Space. World Vision works to help families by providing food and psychological support and connecting them to services that will aid their integration into life in Armenia.
From the Field
From disasters to healing: World Vision’s work in the U.S.
World Vision responds to disasters globally, including in the United States. Learn about World Vision’s history of U.S. disaster responses, as well our work in education and distributing essential supplies and building materials to communities affected by emergencies in the U.S.
From the Field
Hurricane Barry: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana on July 13, 2019, bringing heavy rains, floods, and a dangerous storm surge. Learn how World Vision responded and supported affected communities.
From the Field
Ecuador earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Ecuador’s coast April 16, 2016 — killing almost 700 people and leveling homes, schools, and infrastructure. The deadly Ecuador earthquake made life harder for people suffering from El Niño flooding. Recovery called for an all-out effort to support health, nutrition, education, and rebuilding.
From the Field
Strengthening Ukrainian children’s education through training
World Vision partners with a local Ukrainian nongovernmental organization to help students continue their education despite the difficulties. They also offer students soft skills training to increase their resilience in overcoming problems caused by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
From the Field
Maui wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The destructive wildfires that swept through Maui in August 2023 have tragically resulted in loss of life, with a confirmed death toll of 102 people as of June 2024. The catastrophe has left thousands of Maui residents without homes and caused widespread destruction and damage to several areas of the island. Learn how World Vision is responding to the crisis and how you can support people affected by the disaster.