There are more refugees in the world than ever before — 27 million — and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Find out more about the global refugee crisis.
News & Stories
Ethiopia
From the Field
Clean water opens doors to new spiritual life in Ethiopia
World Vision brought clean water to Dada village in Ethiopia. Not only did it bring about physical changes in the community by improving water access, education, and health, but it also brought spiritual changes as people wanted to follow Jesus.
From the Field
5 worst spots for hunger
Around the world, as many as 811 million people regularly go to bed hungry. Learn where the 5 worst places are in the world for hunger, what World Vision is doing, and how you can help hungry children and families in need.
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.
From the Field
Northern Ethiopia crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
In northern Ethiopia, the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions face a dire humanitarian crisis as ongoing conflict drives children and families from their hometowns and deeper into despair. Learn what World Vision is doing to help affected children and 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.
Prayers
Peace on earth: Pray for people in conflict hot spots
Our world is full of hurting families and nations torn apart. More than 930 million people live in countries with conflict, violence, or fragile internal systems. Pray with us for people living in fragile contexts and conflict zones.
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.
Voices
From the World Vision U.S. president: Prayer delivers clean water in Ethiopia
In arid Durame, Ethiopia, organizations had drilled six times for clean water, without success. When World Vision arrived to attempt, the people might have said not to bother, since everyone else had failed. Instead they said, “We must pray and fast, and the Lord will bring us water.” Prayer made all the difference.
Change Makers
Through the decades, 7 miracle moments
World Vision celebrates moments in its 70-year history when staff glimpsed God’s hand in key breakthroughs, resulting in life-saving impact. Seven stand out.