Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas Friday, Aug. 25, as a Category 4. It is the country’s first major (Category 3 or higher) hurricane since Hurricane Wilma hit Florida in October 2005. World Vision is responding with critical disaster response supplies. Learn how you can help!
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From the Field
Mexico earthquakes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Less than two weeks after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, at least 225 people are dead after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico Sept. 19 on the 32nd anniversary of the 1985 Mexico earthquake that killed thousands.
From the Field
Hurricane Maria: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria has hit the Caribbean. Maria strengthened into a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 165 mph Tuesday, Sept. 19. It smashed into the Caribbean island of Dominica, causing what the prime minister called “mind-boggling” devastation in a region already devastated by Hurricane Irma. It is now heading toward Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
From the Field
Hurricane Irma: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Irma made landfall in the U.S. as a Category 4, causing widespread damage. World Vision is responding in Florida, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.
From the Field
Hurricane Irma relief: Churches bring hope to storm survivors
Standing in line at a Hurricane Irma relief goods distribution, Brenda Jennings’ voice shakes when she talks about finding out that her family had lost everything five days after Hurricane Irma hit Immokalee, Florida.
From the Field
After Hurricane Harvey, families begin recovery in Texas
Rolled-up blankets couldn’t keep Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters from seeping into the Houston, Texas, home of Lilly Rosales and her husband, Jose Linares, on the night of August 26. As they quickly discussed what to do, water reached their ankles — then their knees.
Prayers
Hurricane Irma: Pray for Florida, Caribbean
As Hurricane Irma continues its path of destruction, Florida is bracing for the worst. Pray for people evacuating and those already impacted in the Caribbean.
From the Field
Tropical storms, flooding wreak havoc around the world
Hurricane Harvey and flooding around the world is captured in 12 stunning photographs by World Vision photographers as we respond to these natural disasters.
Prayers
Pray for Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, flooding
Hurricane Harvey caused record-breaking flooding across Texas. As families and communities recover, pray for Texas and the relief work.
From the Field
Africa hunger, famine: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In the midst of all the conflicting headlines you see each day, you’ve probably heard about the Africa hunger crisis. Here are a few basic facts about drought, famine, malnutrition, and hunger in Africa as well as how you can help World Vision respond.