As Sudan enters its fourth year of conflict, more than 12 million people have fled their homes, and aid systems are under strain. As rains threaten to cut off delivery of aid this June, millions of children face escalating hunger and malnutrition. Learn how World Vision is responding to the crisis in Sudan and neighboring countries.
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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.
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Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, and a cholera epidemic, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.
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Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before the conflict began on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and 14.3 million people displaced, including 7 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally, as result of the conflict in Sudan. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
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Hope stems from the cliffs of death
One young man in Ethiopia risked everything to rescue a child marked for death. World Vision is helping families let go of an ancient lie that has stolen thousands of children.
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From isolation to inclusion: After spending seven years hidden away, a child has a new future with opportunity ahead
For seven years, stigma kept 10-year-old Masresha hidden inside. Today, through World Vision support, she walks to school, plays with friends, and learns with joy. Her transformation inspires her family to defy harmful beliefs and nurture hope in their Ethiopian community.
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Lebanon conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The escalated Lebanon conflict is impacting over 1 million people. World Vision is responding to help displaced children and families with food, sleeping mats, blankets, and hygiene kits in addition to psychosocial support for children impacted by the conflict. Here’s what’s happening in Lebanon and more about how World Vision is responding.
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Building resilient communities by improving lives of women and girls
Traditionally women and girls have faced many obstacles that have kept them from realizing their full potential. World Vision works alongside local leaders to increase possibilities for girls and women and by doing so, strengthens the entire community.
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Restoring dignity in Senegal: How child sponsorship helps siblings with disabilities thrive
After years of stigma and barriers, siblings with disabilities in Senegal find hope, freedom, and inclusion as a result of World Vision’s community-based child sponsorship program. “Children living with disabilities are no longer rejected or hidden away,” says Mariama, 15.
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A Chicago after-school program offers alternatives for kids
A partner’s smoke breaks gave Officer William Martinez an opportunity to play basketball with kids in vulnerable Chicago communities. That led him to opening an after-school program where he hopes to set kids on a more positive path for their futures. His police precinct partners with World Vision, which provides William with tools he can use to meet the needs of the children and their families.