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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.
From the Field
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.
From the Field
Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Around the world, 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. Learn what is child labor, child labor history, and what World Vision is doing to end it.
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Shofika won’t let her disability and refugee status stop her
Even before being forced to flee Myanmar, Shofika dealt with the problems her disability caused for her within her community. But she refuses to give up becoming a leader within her new community of Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
From the Field
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.
From the Field
12 top disasters of 2025
In 2025, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Wildfires and hurricanes devastated communities, earthquakes destroyed villages, and wars and conflict intensified hunger and poverty, with children bearing the brunt. Learn about the 12 top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
From the Field
25 memorable moments from 2025
In 2025, millions of lives were upended by war, disasters, and hunger. As World Vision responded, we witnessed courage and resilient hope in the midst of hardship. Read as photographers from World Vision’s U.S. office share particular moments and photos that moved them.
From the Field
Top 10 most dangerous places in the world to be a child
These are the 10 most dangerous places in the world today — not just for travelers, but for the children and families who call these places home. From war and political instability to extreme hunger and displacement, these regions face immense challenges. Here’s what’s happening and how organizations like World Vision are working to bring hope through food, water, protection, and more.
From the Field
Super Typhoon Fung-wong: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on November 9, 2025, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding. More than 1 million people were forced to evacuate as the powerful storm battered communities already struggling to recover from Typhoon Kalmaegi and a series of recent earthquakes. With harvests wiped out in key farming regions and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed, families are now facing urgent needs for clean water, food, shelter, and protection. World Vision teams are on the ground responding to the most vulnerable children and families while assessing long-term recovery needs.