As wildfires spread across the greater Los Angeles area, World Vision worked with local partners like the Los Angeles Dream Center and area churches to help provide food, water, and other necessities to people affected by the California fires. World Vision continues to support impacted communities for a long-term response.
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Africa hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Millions of people across Africa are facing severe hunger. This food insecurity crisis is driven by a combination of factors, including conflicts, extreme weather events, economic instability, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what’s causing Africa’s hunger crisis and how you can help children and families in need.
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Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene
A North Carolina couple lost their dream home when Hurricane Helene devastated their community. Through donated supplies and connections with a local churches and construction company, World Vision is helping them begin to rebuild.
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Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild
Extreme weather events threaten lives and livelihoods worldwide. Discover how World Vision helps communities recover, rebuild, and prepare for future disasters through emergency relief, resilience-building, and sustainable solutions.
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Los Angeles fires: Hurting and healing together
After fires ravaged Los Angeles, California, in January 2025, World Vision worked to provide relief supplies. We helped over 21,800 people with emergency relief supplies. Here are some of the stories from the response.
From the Field
DRC conflict: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) threatens the lives of millions of children who are already suffering from hunger, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn more about the DRC’s conflict and current situation and about World Vision’s response to help impacted children and families.
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Haiti earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14, 2021, and the years of compounding challenges, the country continues to face a complex path to recovery. Learn how World Vision is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable Haitians after the magnitude 7.2 quake, which claimed thousands of lives and caused widespread injuries and destruction.
Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Wildfires affect many parts of the U.S. and the world and are capable of decimating landscapes and upending lives and communities. Learn about the causes and effects of wildfires. Explore resources to prepare for unexpected wildfires. Discover how World Vision reaches communities impacted by wildfires and other disasters, and find out ways to help.
From the Field
10 of the top disasters of 2023
In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters in 59 countries, helping more than 35.8 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2023. In the United States alone, our programs also supported over 93,700 people during 15 emergencies.
From the Field
11 top disasters of 2024
In 2024, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Floods devastated communities, landslides destroyed villages, and wars and conflict exacerbated suffering, hunger, and poverty. Learn about the top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.