Refugees from the crisis in Ukraine share moments of their lives, often fraught with anxiety and fear. Join us in praying through their stories as families continue to cope every day and look for hope during this conflict.
News & Stories
What is a refugee? Facts, FAQs, and how to help
There are more refugees in the world than ever before — 27 million — and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Find out more about the global refugee crisis.
A prayer for justice and healing using the Scriptures
Pray for justice in our hurting world using Scriptures. Use our guide to offer up intercessory prayers of lamentation, repentance, and restoration that are part of a rich Christian tradition.
Clean water opens doors to new spiritual life in Ethiopia
World Vision brought clean water to Dada village in Ethiopia. Not only did it bring about physical changes in the community by improving water access, education, and health, but it also brought spiritual changes as people wanted to follow Jesus.
Afghanistan crisis: Hunger in the land
A growing hunger crisis in Afghanistan is devastating children’s lives. Learn how World Vision is continuing to deliver life-saving aid to children and families, as we have done in Afghanistan for 20 years — providing food, healthcare, access to clean water and sanitation and hygiene support, and more.
Hunger is more than just food
Food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition are driven by more than lack of food alone. Inadequate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene can intensify hunger. Conflict, extreme weather, and COVID-19 are destroying livelihoods, pushing access to nutritious food out of reach for people in need.
Children’s access to education is threatened by Lebanon’s crisis
As Lebanon encounters an economic crisis, refugee children face protection risks and fading education access.
Still strong, 11 years after recovering from malnutrition
When Swangirai was 11 months old, he was among 40 children to receive malnutrition recovery support through World Vision. Now, 12 years old, Swangirai remains strong and healthy.
Voices of Rohingya refugees: Praying through the crisis
Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar share moments of their lives — beyond the tragedies they’ve endured — since fleeing their homes in Myanmar. Join us in praying through their stories as they continue to face challenges and look for hope during this prolonged crisis.
7 ways to empower women and girls
Women’s empowerment helps creates a world where women and girls have equal rights to engage in society, education, politics, and the economy. Here are seven ways we can promote women’s equality around the world and close to home.
Determined to learn despite the odds
Ahmed’s world began to change in 2014 when militants took control of his city of Mosul, Iraq. His education halted while his family lived in fear. Ahmed continued to pursue his education after things took a turn for the worst when his family fled their home.
Falling malaria cases give way to education in Malawi
High malaria rates in Malawi caused children to miss school. Upon their return, students like Halima struggled to keep up. After World Vision’s Indoor Residual Spray initiative, class attendance rose.