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From the Field
Racing against the spread of hunger in East Africa
By air, land, and sea, World Vision is racing to deliver emergency food supplies across East Africa for families in need.
From the Field
Gardens bring joy to communities in Marafa
Because of World Vision’s child sponsorship–funded programs in Marafa, Kenya, flourishing gardens are a living testament to the hope against the spread of hunger.
Change Makers
World Food Programme’s David Beasley on hunger, poverty, and loving your neighbor
David Beasley, executive director of the World Food Programme, shares his thoughts on fighting hunger during the pandemic, the WFP being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and his motivation to serve.
From the Field
Afghanistan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Decades of conflict, poverty, natural disasters, and COVID-19 have deepened the humanitarian crisis facing children and families in Afghanistan. Learn how World Vision is helping families caught up in the crisis.
From the Field
Global poverty: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Find answers to your questions about global poverty, including poverty facts and statistics. Then discover our progress toward ending extreme poverty, and learn how you can help.
From the Field
Venezuela crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The Venezuela crisis has caused 5.4 million people to flee the country seeking food, work, and a better life. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it’s also brought out their hospitable spirit.
From the Field
Syrian refugee crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Now in its 11th year, the Syrian refugee crisis is the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time, with 13.5 million Syrians forcibly displaced. That’s more than half of the country’s population.
From the Field
Forced to flee: Top countries refugees are coming from
About 82.4 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced. Learn the countries where most refugees come from, why refugees flee, and how you can help address the plight of refugees, especially children.
From the Field
Democratic Republic of the Congo volcano: Facts and how to help
The threat of another volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, one of the world’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, is forcing tens of thousands of people to flee from Goma in the eastern DRC. Learn what World Vision is doing to help people affected by the volcano.