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From the Field

Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help

The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, and a cholera epidemic, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.

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From the Field

12 top disasters of 2025

In 2025, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Wildfires and hurricanes devastated communities, earthquakes destroyed villages, and wars and conflict intensified hunger and poverty, with children bearing the brunt. Learn about the 12 top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.

  • Disaster Relief
  • Democratic Republic of the CongoHaitiJamaicaMyanmarPhilippinesSri LankaSudanVenezuelaViet NamAfricaLatin America/CaribbeanMiddle EastUkraine
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From the Field

Top 10 most dangerous places in the world to be a child

These are the 10 most dangerous places in the world today — not just for travelers, but for the children and families who call these places home. From war and political instability to extreme hunger and displacement, these regions face immense challenges. Here’s what’s happening and how organizations like World Vision are working to bring hope through food, water, protection, and more.

  • Child Protection Stories
  • AfghanistanCentral African RepublicColombiaDemocratic Republic of the CongoHaitiJerusalem, West Bank, GazaMyanmarSyriaYemenSudan
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Voices

From the World Vision U.S. president: 75 years of belief

World Vision President and CEO Edgar Sandoval Sr. reflects on feeding a malnourished child named Mone in Ethiopia and how moments like this reveal both the challenges families face and the power of faith in action. Marking World Vision’s 75th anniversary, he looks back on decades of God’s faithfulness, from war-torn Korea to today’s global crises, and shares a bold vision as we look toward the future.

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