A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Aug. 10, 2026. Learn more about the disaster, its impact on families and communities, and how World Vision is responding.
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2026 Venezuela earthquakes: Fast facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn more about the 2026 Venezuela earthquake, including fast facts, ongoing impacts, World Vision’s disaster response, and how to help impacted children, their families, and communities.
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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.
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Sudanese refugees find safety in Uganda
Since conflict escalated in Sudan in 2023, millions have been displaced. At Uganda’s Nyumanzi Reception Center, World Vision supports refugee families with shelter, medical care, and protection services.
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Somalia hunger crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Somalia is facing a worsening hunger crisis in 2026, with millions affected by food insecurity and child malnutrition. Learn facts and how to help.
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2026 Ebola virus outbreak: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore frequently asked questions about the Ebola virus and World Vision’s response to the 2026 Ebola outbreak. Learn how we educate communities, support healthcare workers, provide child protection, and more in the fight against Ebola outbreaks.
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Sudan hunger crisis: Rainy season threatens to cut off lifesaving aid
As Sudan enters its fourth year of conflict, more than 12 million people have fled their homes, and aid systems are under strain. As rains threaten to cut off delivery of aid this June, millions of children face escalating hunger and malnutrition. Learn how World Vision is responding to the crisis in Sudan and neighboring countries.
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Sudan crisis: Stories of survival, hope, and relief
View stories, videos, and updates about the Sudan crisis and World Vision’s response — compiled in one place. Explore the unfolding crisis in Sudan, view survivors’ stories, and learn how World Vision is delivering lifesaving aid to affected communities in the region.
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Haiti crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The current situation in Haiti is dire, with escalating gang violence, sociopolitical instability, and a cholera epidemic, all endangering vulnerable populations. Learn more about the situation that is affecting millions of people in Haiti and how World Vision is responding to the crises.
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Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Since even before the conflict began on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and 14.3 million people displaced, including 7 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally, as result of the conflict in Sudan. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.