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From the Field

Hurricane Melissa: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph and even stronger gusts, The storm is just hours away from making landfall in Jamaica. It brings life-threatening flash flooding, landslides, catastrophic winds, and storm surge, making it one of the strongest landfalls recorded in the Atlantic Basin. Communities in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas face catastrophic flooding, landslides, and food insecurity. World Vision teams are on the ground in Haiti, helping preparing families for impact. Learn how you can support disaster relief efforts and pray for those affected.

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From the Field

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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From the Field

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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From the Field

2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami: Facts and FAQs

Explore the profound impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake and resulted in nearly 230,000 casualties and widespread destruction. Learn about World Vision’s humanitarian efforts as we led a disaster response, raising over $350 million for relief and rehabilitation lasting more than a decade and spanning across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and Myanmar.

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From the Field

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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Floods: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

In 2024, deadly floods in Afghanistan, Brazil, and Kenya have wreaked havoc on communities, destroying homes and livelihoods. These disasters have resulted in numerous fatalities, increased suffering, and heightened risks of waterborne diseases like cholera. Discover how floods affect regions worldwide, learn about their causes and effects, and find out how to support survivors.

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From the Field

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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