What does the Bible actually say about empathy? Perhaps Scripture offers us something deeper than a definition: a way of seeing people as Jesus does, drawing near to Him, guidance for the Christian life, and beholding the image of God in those around us.
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From disasters to healing: World Vision’s work in the U.S.
World Vision responds to disasters globally, including in the United States. Learn about World Vision’s history of U.S. disaster responses, as well our work in education and distributing essential supplies and building materials to communities affected by emergencies in the U.S.
Change Makers
Where is God when disaster strikes?
When disaster strikes, it’s natural to ask where God is. Through stories of suffering, courage, and hope, discover how God meets us in the hardest moments.
Change Makers
What does the Bible say about poverty? A biblical perspective
There are a lot of Bible verses about poverty and God’s love for people living in poverty — and our responsibility to help them. These Scriptures about giving to others remind us of the importance of compassion and generosity. Explore the biblical perspective on poverty and how it informs charitable actions, moral responsibility, and spiritual well-being.
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“Thirsty for a Miracle”: Q&A with water expert and author Dr. Greg Allgood
Dr. Greg Allgood has spent his career working to help the global water crisis at P&G and World Vision. His new book, Thirsty for a Miracle, shares his journey in the work and in his faith, and proceeds benefit World Vision’s global water work.
From the Field
National Baptist Convention partnership engages the church domestically and internationally
World Vision partners with the National Baptist Convention by providing products churches can use in their domestic ministry. To engage parishioners overseas, people within the church can sign up to be sponsored through Chosen.
Voices
Carrying faith forward: Third Day’s Mac Powell reflects on decades of impact following visit to Ghana
For three decades, Third Day has partnered with World Vision, inviting fans to turn faith into action through child sponsorship. Mac Powell, the band’s lead singer, reflects on child sponsorship, the role of fans in sustaining the work, and what it means to continue inviting others into action as the band prepares for a 30-year reunion tour.
Change Makers
Reasons to hope: Finding light in hard times
In a world shaped by conflict, hunger, and crisis, discover powerful reasons to hope in hard times through faith, resilience, and stories of compassion in action.
From the Field
Hurricane Melissa survivor goes from trapped under her house to helping others
Mickella and her husband were pinned under their house for three hours after it collapsed when Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica in October 2025. Now she and her family are slowly rebuilding, but she is also volunteering with World Vision to help her community.
From the Field
Bonded by disaster: How an American pastor encouraged a Jamaican pastor after Hurricane Melissa
In the aftermath of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, World Vision’s Pastor Ambassadors program is providing spiritual nurture to pastors impacted by the storm in Jamaica as they work to help their communities recover.