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Aid workers carry supplies and water bottles as they walk toward a tent. Ruins from the earthquake loom in the background.

2023 Turkey and Syria earthquake: Facts, FAQs, how to help

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023. Learn about the crisis and find out how World Vision is responding to support those affected. Stay informed and help make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the deadly disaster.

Disaster Relief
TurkeySyria

In front of a neoclassical building, a man in a green raincoat stands with his hands in the front pockets of his jeans.

From the Field

Serving from the steps of City Hall

At a street church in Hartford, Connecticut, Pastor Bryan Bywater serves people in the community who are experiencing homelessness. World Vision partners with the church and its pastor, providing donated supplies that help meet the community’s spiritual and physical needs.

U.S. Work

Three children wearing winter coats and hats and holding baked goods face two World Vision staff members in heavy orange vests.

From the Field

Voices of Ukraine: Praying through the crisis

Ukrainian refugees and families displaced in the war-torn country share moments of their lives. Join us in praying through their stories as families continue to cope every day and look for hope during this conflict.

Disaster Relief
RomaniaEastern Europe

From the Field

Top disasters of 2022

In 2022, World Vision responded to 58 disasters in 57 countries, helping more than 31.1 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2022.

Disaster Relief
AfghanistanAngolaBangladeshCentral African RepublicChadDemocratic Republic of the CongoEthiopiaGeorgiaKenyaLebanonMaliMauritaniaMoldovaNigerRomaniaSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth SudanSyriaTanzaniaUgandaYemenAsiaEastern EuropeMiddle EastUkraineUnited States

Cold-weather clothing means more than just warmth for a child in need.

From the Field

3 unexpected ways your gift of cold-weather clothing helps a child

Cold-weather clothing means more than just warmth for a child in need. It can help keep a child in school during winter. It can help keep them healthy in the frigid months. And it can help a vulnerable family stretch their income just a little further.

Charitable Giving

Clothing keeps children healthy by protecting them and giving them opportunities to play and be active.

From the Field

5 clothing items to keep kids healthy

In our work around the world, we’ve found that the right clothing can protect children from illness and keep them active and healthy. Here are five critical pieces of clothing to protect children’s health.

Health

Hovhannes used to only have a jean jacket to wear during Armenia’s harsh winters.

Voices

Winter isn’t so wonderful without warm clothes

Two brothers once had only jean jackets to stay warm during their long walk to school. Thanks to donors’ generous gifts, they now have warm winter coats.

Child Protection Stories
Armenia

On Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts matches contributions to World Vision with a product donation. Meet children who benefited in Armenia and Zambia!

Voices

Make your gift twice as personal on Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, Thirty-One Gifts matches contributions to World Vision with a product donation. Meet children who have received these items in Armenia and Zambia!

Blog
ZambiaArmenia

When author Debbie Macomber looked around at the needs in this world, it could feel overwhelming. She asked, “What can I do?” The answer was,

Voices

Knit one, bless two

When author Debbie Macomber looked around at the needs in this world, it could feel overwhelming. She asked, “What can I do?” The answer was, “We can knit.”