Access to clean water has completely transformed the lives of Grace and her mother, Margaret, in Kenya. It’s not only led to better health and hygiene but has also helped improve school attendance and even opened up new business opportunities.
News & Stories
From the Field
Sudan crisis: Stories of survival, hope, and relief
View stories, videos, and updates about the Sudan crisis and World Vision’s response — compiled in one place. Explore the unfolding crisis in Sudan, view survivors’ stories, and learn how World Vision is delivering lifesaving aid to affected communities in the region.
From the Field
Los Angeles fires: Hurting and healing together
After fires ravaged Los Angeles, California, in January 2025, World Vision worked to provide relief supplies. We helped over 21,800 people with emergency relief supplies. Here are some of the stories from the response.
From the Field
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.
Prayers
Matthew 25: Prayer for clean water for the thirsty
703 million people around the world don’t have access to clean water — that’s one in 10 people. Join us in prayer for children and families who are thirsty and lack this most basic necessity.
From the Field
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.
Special Features
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.
From the Field
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.
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.
From the Field
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.
