Now in its 11th year, the Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time, with 13.5 million Syrians forcibly displaced. That’s more than half of the country’s population.
News & Stories
From the Field
Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help end it
About 160 million children ages 5 to 17 are engaged in child labor, which robs them of their childhood and limits their ability to reach their full potential.
From the Field
Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from
About 82.4 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced. Learn the countries where most refugees come from, why refugees flee, and how you can help address the plight of refugees, especially children.
From the Field
What is a refugee? Facts, FAQs, and how to help
There are more refugees in the world than ever before, and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Find out more about the global refugee crisis.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s education
Join us in prayer for children everywhere to gain the education, wisdom, and discernment they need to reach the fullness of life God intends for them.
From the Field
What you need to know about World Vision’s U.S. work in photos and videos
Take a look at the impact World Vision is making through our work in the United States by empowering families with food, essential supplies, building materials, school supplies, and responding to disasters.
From the Field
Democratic Republic of the Congo volcano: Facts and how to help
The threat of another volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, one of the world’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, is forcing tens of thousands of people to flee from Goma in the eastern DRC. Learn what World Vision is doing to help people affected by the volcano.
Prayers
Prayer for an end to human trafficking
The enslavement of God’s children breaks his heart. Join us as we pray for an end to the injustice of human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
From the Field
Africa hunger, famine: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hunger is on the rise in Africa. Learn facts about drought, famine, malnutrition, and hunger in Africa as well as how you can help World Vision respond.
Voices
Q&A: Actor Kel Mitchell
Actor Kel Mitchell of Good Burger, All That, and Kenan & Kel has teamed up with World Vision for the Global 6K for Water on May 22, 2021.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for refugees, disaster survivors
God is with people suffering from disaster — refugees, families facing famine, survivors of earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Join us in prayer for all who find themselves “strangers,” as Jesus calls them in Matthew 25:35.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for children’s protection
Child labor and exploitation, female genital mutilation (FGM), and human trafficking are among the greatest evils in the world. Pray with us for an end to all harm against children and for World Vision’s work to protect children.
