A North Carolina couple lost their dream home when Hurricane Helene devastated their community. Through donated supplies and connections with a local churches and construction company, World Vision is helping them begin to rebuild.
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Classroom Wellbeing Kits help a speech therapist serve her students
World Vision’s Classroom Wellbeing Kits offer educators extra tools to improve students’ classroom experiences, help them cope with anxiety, and channel extra energy.
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Abraham’s journey: Unstoppable
Solina makes sure her son Abraham, who has cerebral palsy, is able to attend school, even if means she has to carry him on her back. Follow their epic daily journey in this black-and-white photo essay.
From the Field
5 facts about tuberculosis (TB) in children
Despite being a preventable disease, tuberculosis claims the lives of numerous children annually, either due to delayed diagnosis or lack of treatment. Discover key facts about TB, particularly in children, where the disease develops rapidly.
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Knitting as a way of caring for others
At 96, Pittsburgh widow Lois George keeps knitting so she can stay busy — and also to her serve others. Thanks to World Vision’s Knit for Kids program, her sweaters and blankets have gone to vulnerable children around the world.
From the Field
Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The Syrian refugee crisis remains among the largest refugee and displacement crises of our time, with approximately 16.7 million Syrians needing humanitarian aid in 2024, including 7.5 million children. Following an escalation of violence in northwest Syria in late November 2024, at least 1 million people have been newly displaced, the majority of whom are women and children. Hundreds of thousands more are in need of support. Learn how World Vision is supporting families in Syria amid uncertainty.
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Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild
Extreme weather events threaten lives and livelihoods worldwide. Discover how World Vision helps communities recover, rebuild, and prepare for future disasters through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable solutions.
From the Field
Gifts are a “lifesaver” for a West Virginia family
Gifts like kitchen pans, cleaning supplies, and toys are a “lifesaver” for a West Virginia family. They help keep the family healthy and spare them from anxieties about how to use what little money they have.
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School supplies help educator “teach the future”: Her students
Teacher Kelly Reed feels better equipped to “teach the future” — her students — thanks to her visits to World Vision’s Teacher Resource Center in Philippi, West Virginia. Those free school supplies mean less that has to come out of her own pocket. This year, she also received two new desks to use in her classroom.
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What you need to know about the global water crisis in photos and videos
The global water crisis affects millions of people, with 703 million lacking access to clean water. Explore this critical topic through powerful photos and videos captured by World Vision communicators, and learn how World Vision is responding.
From the Field
Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Access to clean water is essential, yet the global water crisis means many people are struggling to get the quantity and quality of water they need. As the leading nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision aims to reach 30 million people with clean water between 2023 and 2030. Learn key facts about water, how water scarcity impacts vulnerable communities, and how you can help end the global water crisis.
From the Field
Too great a burden for a 12-year-old
Single mother Esther from Malawi made the difficult choice to leave her three daughters alone to find work in Mozambique. She’s usually gone for three weeks at a time while she works to support the family. Her 12-year-old daughter, Faith, cares for her younger sisters by feeding them, washing clothes, and making the long walk to get water for the family.
