Explore 13 of the top disasters and humanitarian crises of 2026 and learn how World Vision is helping children and families worldwide affected by conflict, hunger, and emergencies.
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El Niño: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A strengthening 2026-2027 El Niño could worsen food insecurity and extreme weather in vulnerable communities worldwide. Learn the facts, which children are most at risk, and how World Vision is preparing and responding.
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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Children and families in Afghanistan are facing an ongoing humanitarian crisis, the result of decades of chronic poverty, economic instability, and natural disasters. Learn how World Vision is responding — and how you can support families caught up in the crisis.
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2026 Venezuela earthquakes: Fast facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn more about the 2026 Venezuela earthquake, including fast facts, ongoing impacts, World Vision’s disaster response, and how to help impacted children, their families, and communities.
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Extreme heat and heat waves: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Extreme heat and heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. Learn about the risks of extreme heat and heat waves and how World Vision is supporting children, families, and communities impacted by emergencies.
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Venezuela earthquakes survivor finds purpose in serving her community
After the 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, one survivor became a church volunteer and discovered a calling she never expected. “I feel like I was reborn, and I am a different person,” the 27-year-old says. Learn more about her story and the World Vision response to support impacted families in Venezuela.
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Lebanon conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The escalation of conflict in Lebanon is impacting more than 1 million people, forcing children and families to flee their homes. World Vision is responding with humanitarian assistance, including food, sleeping mats, blankets, hygiene kits, and psychosocial support to help children recover from the trauma of the conflict. Here’s what’s happening in Lebanon, how the humanitarian crisis is affecting families, and how World Vision is responding.
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Middle East crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Children in the Middle East are enduring the devastating impacts of armed violence, hunger, psychosocial distress, and disrupted education. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities and remains committed to serving the most vulnerable children and families, even in the most dangerous places.
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2026 Colombia earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Aug. 10, 2026. Learn more about the disaster, its impact on families and communities, and how World Vision is responding.
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Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Wildfires affect many parts of the U.S. and the world and are capable of decimating landscapes and upending lives and communities. Learn about the causes and effects of wildfires. Explore resources to prepare for unexpected wildfires. Discover how World Vision reaches communities impacted by wildfires and other disasters, and find out ways to help.