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Myanmar refugee in Bangladesh. A woman holds a baby in Jamtoli camp. Impoverished and struggling, refugees are in need of aid.

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Since Aug. 25, 2017, more than 740,000 people from Myanmar have fled to Bangladesh because of extreme violence in northern Rakhine State. Most identify as Rohingya, a Muslim minority ethnic group. Impoverished and living in camps, they depend on aid for survival.

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The 2010 Haiti earthquake was the most destructive natural disaster in the history of this poverty-stricken, disaster-prone country. Of the 3 million people affected, 1.5 million were left homeless. Haitians continue to recover and rebuild, despite recurring hazards, including hurricanes, and cholera.

From the Field

2010 Haiti earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The 2010 Haiti earthquake was the most destructive natural disaster in the history of this poverty-stricken, disaster-prone country. Of the 3 million people affected, 1.5 million were left homeless. Haitians continue to recover and rebuild, despite recurring hazards, including hurricanes, and cholera.

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Hurricane Katrina flattened much of the coast of Louisiana and Mississippi. Rich Stearns, then-president of World Vision U.S., visited the area to comfort families impacted by the disaster and meet with church leaders whom World Vision equipped to participate in the recovery.

From the Field

2005 Hurricane Katrina: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the deadly 2005 Hurricane Katrina, one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.

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The Iraq conflict has created an extreme humanitarian crisis, where about 2.3 million people remain displaced and more than 8 million people need assistance.

From the Field

Iraq conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Why are millions of people displaced in Iraq? Conflict has created an extreme humanitarian crisis. Learn what World Vision is doing to help the children and families affected.

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Child rights, child labor in Bangladesh. Sabbir, 7, and his 11-year-old brother, Babu, carry packages and bags for money for 13 hours a day and sleep in parked buses.

From the Field

Child rights: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Every child, regardless of age, race, gender, wealth, or birthplace, has a basic right to live free of fear and want. Yet millions of children have their child rights denied and their childhoods stolen from them by abuse, exploitation, or slavery.

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The AIDS pandemic has devastated families, leaving children without the care and support they need to grow, survive, and thrive. UNICEF estimates that 16.5 million children have been orphaned due to HIV and AIDS.

From the Field

HIV and AIDS: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The AIDS pandemic has devastated families, leaving children without the care and support they need to grow, survive, and thrive. Find out what is being done to prevent and end the spread of HIV and AIDS.

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Conflict in South Sudan has uprooted families and led to hunger and suffering. The U.N. refugee agency announced August 17 that South Sudanese refugees in Uganda now exceed 1 million. World Vision is bringing healing and sustenance to children and families in need.

From the Field

Africa hunger, famine: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

Hunger is on the rise in Africa. Learn facts about drought, famine, malnutrition, and hunger in Africa as well as how you can help World Vision respond.

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Bangladesh is one of the five worst countries for child labor . Sixteen-year-old Joytun was injured in a fire at the bakery where she worked after dropping out of school to support her family. World Vision enrolled her in an informal education program, which helped her prepare to return to school. World Vision also helped her mother start a small grocery business that more than replaces the money Joytun was making in child labor.

From the Field

Child labor: Facts, FAQs, and how to help end it

As many as 152 million children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in child labor, which robs them of the childhood and limits their ability to reach their potential as adults.

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The Syrian refugee crisis is now the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time. Because of the Syrian civil war, 5.6 million people have fled Syria as refugees, putting a strain on the region’s ability to cope. And another 6.1 million people are displaced within Syria.

From the Field

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

Now in its ninth year, the Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time. Because of the Syrian civil war, 6.7 million people have fled Syria as refugees, putting a strain on the region’s ability to cope, and another 6.2 million people are displaced within Syria.