Desperate need can be found not only across the ocean but also in our own neighborhoods. One in seven children in the U.S. live in poverty, and that’s why World Vision also works in the U.S. in addition to our work worldwide. Join us as we pray for U.S. children and families living in poverty.
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Peace on earth: Pray for people in conflict zones
In times of emergencies and disasters, including the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, earthquakes in Afghanistan, and the war in Ukraine, children bear the heaviest burden. Join us in praying for places with critical humanitarian needs, where daily struggles for basic necessities affect children, families, and communities.
Photos: Christmas around the world
Through sponsorship, children around the world feel the hope of Jesus during the Christmas season, though the holiday manifests in various ways around the world. In this collection of photos from nine different countries, we honor each of these children and their Christmas experiences.
A new Gilgal in Kenya
A photographer shares how World Vision child sponsorship has transformed a community in Kenya over 15 years by reflecting on what he saw on two different trips.
Explore World Vision’s disaster responses
Armed conflict, natural disasters, and other emergencies can alter children’s lives drastically. When disaster strikes, World Vision’s disaster response helps safeguard children’s well-being by providing vital resources such as food, clean water, and shelter, as well as protection against trafficking and other forms of exploitation. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, we’re able to respond swiftly to global humanitarian emergencies, even in the most challenging environments — and we stay after immediate needs have been met to equip communities as they rebuild. Explore our interactive map showing some of the ways our staff around the world are supporting children affected by global crises.
Tayshia Adams gives back
Television host and multimedia personality Tayshia Adams cares about giving back and helping others. Tayshia supports World Vision’s Gift Catalog, refugee work, and child sponsorship.
Seeds of compassion: How small actions change the world
With an overwhelming number of opportunities to make a difference in the world, it’s often the seemingly insignificant actions that can ignite extraordinary change. Explore stories that celebrate the remarkable impact achieved through small actions taken by compassionate individuals.
From the World Vision U.S. president: Water for the win
World Vision U.S. President and CEO Edgar Sandoval Sr. joyfully shares how World Vision has reached completed a project called “Finish the job” by reaching 1 million people with clean water in Rwanda.
How’d they do that: DIY Christmas crafts from around the world
There’s something special about handmade crafts at Christmastime. So we asked some of the children and families we help around the world to share their favorite Christmas crafts with you! Learn how to make DIY Christmas crafts from Armenia, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, Lesotho, and the Philippines.
The blessing chain
Animals provided in Guatemala through World Vision’s Gift Catalog program keep on giving after the initial gift. Through a program called Pasando la Bendición, or Passing the Blessing, more families in need receive animals that provide them with reliable nutrition and income.