Reasons to hope: Finding light in hard times
In a world shaped by conflict, hunger, and crisis, discover powerful reasons to hope in hard times through faith, resilience, and stories of compassion in action.
More than 700 million people worldwide are living in extreme poverty — most of them women and children.
With an income of less than $2.15 per day, they are
deprived of basic human needs like access to clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education, and spiritual nurture.
We believe that, together, we can change this.
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We have over 70 years of experience working with communities, donors, partners, and governments to create opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children … even in the toughest places.
Keeping costs down
In 2023, 89% of World Vision’s total operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need.
Uprooting poverty
Our integrated approach includes water, healthcare, education, child protection, and income generation, so every child can grow into who God created them to be.
Abiding in Jesus
We serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves every child we can, of any faith or none.
News and Stories
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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.
