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Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into Florida’s west coast on October 9, 2024 with 120 mph winds, bringing severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief
Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, which struck near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast experienced severe damage, and World Vision responded immediately with critical supplies. In partnership with local churches and organizations, we delivered essential items such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.
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.
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.
What is extreme poverty and how can we end it?
Extreme poverty affects nearly 700 million people worldwide. Learn what causes it, how it impacts children and families, and discover proven solutions from World Vision and global experts.
How to prepare for an emergency
Be ready before emergencies strike. Learn how to pack an emergency kit, create a household plan, and prepare spiritually, with help from World Vision.
Afghanistan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Children and families in Afghanistan are facing a growing humanitarian crisis, the result of decades of conflict, chronic poverty, and natural disasters. Learn how World Vision is responding — and how you can support families caught up in the crisis.
World Vision continues to help with Hurricane Helene recovery
One year later, World Vision still remains in western North Carolina to help families and businesses recover from the damage left by Hurricane Helene. Read four stories of the impact of that support.
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.