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South Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Since achieving independence in 2011, South Sudan has faced a complex humanitarian crisis, with children among the most impacted. Ongoing conflict, natural disasters, poverty, and mass displacement have sharply increased food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition. Learn how World Vision is responding to the South Sudan crisis and supporting children and families in urgent need.

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Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

As the war in Ukraine continues to cause devastation and displacement, over 6.8 million refugees — primarily women and children — have sought safety worldwide. Children continue to experience disruptions in their education and lack safe and stable environments. Learn more about the conflict in 2025 and what World Vision is doing to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis.

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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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A love for language, and a vision beyond borders

Saba, 14, studies at a school in a refugee camp far from the home she fled. Her family once lived comfortably in El Geneina, Sudan — until conflict forced them to flee to Chad with nothing but their lives. Now, Saba continues to develop her love of languages and dreams of becoming a flight engineer.

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Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the world’s largest, with approximately 16.7 million people in need of 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.

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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 threatening vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crisis.

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