The current situation in Haiti is dire, with sociopolitical instability, gang violence, and a cholera epidemic. Learn more about the emergencies affecting 5.2 million people in Haiti, and how World Vision is responding to the crisis.
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Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Even before the recent conflict in Sudan, approximately one-third of the population faced hunger every day. Now, millions more people are at risk of acute food insecurity and starvation, exacerbating an already critical situation. Learn more about the Sudan crisis and our efforts to support vulnerable children and families in Sudan.
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Never expecting to be called “refugee”
In the early days of the Ukraine crisis, mothers wanted to stay in Ukraine, but as violence escalated, they finally felt forced to flee. They share their stories of the problems and help they found along their journey.
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2023 Turkey and Syria earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and 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.
From the Field
Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
As the war in Ukraine enters its first year, vulnerable children and families continue to suffer. Learn more about the Ukraine refugee crisis and what World Vision is doing to help affected children and families.
From the Field
Global hunger crisis: Famine closes in
Discover the devastating reality of global hunger, with soaring food insecurity and costs, extreme weather events, and the COVID-19 pandemic putting 45 million people in 37 countries at risk of starvation. Join World Vision in its life-saving mission to end world hunger.
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Rwandan genocide: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
April 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. What happened? How did World Vision facilitate peace and reconciliation? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
From the Field
Yemen war: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn about one of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis — the Yemen civil war. Conflict has affected 17.4 million Yemeni people. It’s destroyed lives, livelihoods, homes, and infrastructure, leaving this Middle Eastern country in poverty and insecurity.
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Cholera: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Cholera, caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria, is on the rise globally due to conflict, poverty, disasters, and lack of access to clean water and safely managed sanitation. Learn more about cholera and how to help people at risk.
From the Field
Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Now in its 12th year, the Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time, with more than 15 million Syrians needing humanitarian aid in 2023. That’s more than half of the country’s population.