Two brothers who work in construction have been helping their community rebuild after a tornado plowed through their neighborhood in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on December 10, 2021. Read how World Vision partnered with a local church to come alongside them for long-term recovery.
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Natural Disasters
From the Field
Top disasters of 2022
In 2022, World Vision responded to 58 disasters in 57 countries, helping more than 31.1 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2022.
From the Field
2022 Hurricane Ian: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the U.S. in decades, raked a path of destruction across Florida and neighboring states on September 28, 2022, and the following days.
From the Field
Hurricane facts: How they form and how to prepare
Explore these important hurricane facts to better understand one of nature’s most destructive forces, how to prepare for one, and how you can help people affected by these devastating storms.
From the Field
Afghanistan crisis: Hunger in the land
A growing hunger crisis in Afghanistan is devastating children’s lives. Learn how World Vision is continuing to deliver life-saving aid to children and families, as we have done in Afghanistan for 20 years — providing food, healthcare, access to clean water and sanitation and hygiene support, and more.
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.
Voices
Hunger crisis forces Afghan parents to sell children for food
At least 22.8 million people face a hunger crisis in Afghanistan, where parents are faced with the impossible choice of selling a child for food or seeing their families starve. Learn what World Vision is doing to help families affected by the Afghan hunger crisis.
From the Field
Kentucky tornado survivor: “There is hope because we’re not alone”
A Kentucky tornado survivor knows she’s not alone. A community of volunteers and donors is coming together to support those recovering from the tornadoes that swept through Kentucky and neighboring states.
From the Field
2021 U.S. tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A series of deadly tornadoes devastated more than 200 miles of the U.S. Midwest and South on December 10, 2021, affecting hundreds of thousands in at least six states. Learn more about the tornadoes and what World Vision is doing to help affected families.
From the Field
10 of the worst disasters in 2021
In 2021, World Vision responded to 72 disasters in 52 countries, helping more than 30.1 million people in crisis — in addition to our ongoing global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about some of the worst disasters of 2021.