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Every day is World Children's Day - World Vision West Africa

In this video, children from different countries of West Africa talk about some of their rights for World Children's day.

World Humanitarian Day

Celebrating humanitarian heroes in Ghana

World Vision proudly honours the incredible dedication and bravery of humanitarian workers in Ghana and worldwide. Hear from some of our inspiring members...

World Humanitarian Day

Our colleagues support people in extreme need affected by disasters. Beyond meeting basic survival needs - water, food, shelter, protection - World Vision...

DR Congo: The biggest challenge: getting humanitarian aid to those who need it

This video shares the experiences of World Vision staff in the field. There are hundreds of them bringing aid to vulnerable communities and children. In...

Tewodros Abate standing and smiling to the camera

Vision Beyond Sight: The Unyielding Spirit of Humanitarians

“To be a humanitarian, you need to act humanely,” Tewodros said. “Put yourself in the place of those who are suffering. What if it were my family, my...

After Kharkiv: A humanitarian leaves life behind as young family grapple from the impact of the war in Ukraine

World Vision's Dnipro Area Manager Andriy Pavlov shares his journey as a father with a young family displaced by the war and as a humanitarian serving his...

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Resilience, Recover, and Rebuild: Min's humanitarian journey

Min, a Disaster Management Manager at World Vision International Myanmar, has been in the humanitarian sector for nearly 16 years. As we celebrate World...

Finding joy in the midst of grief: Former schoolteacher now a humanitarian helping fellow Ukrainians

As an internally displaced person, Olha deeply understands the pain of those who fled their homes. She's inspired by the hope in their hearts as they dream...

Thabiso Diale: Showing the vital role of an efficient finance remote support from South Africa to Ukraine crisis

What helped me adjust well was my background of being a child refugee myself after conflict in my home town left us homeless and displaced when I was 14...

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2023 World Humanitarian Day in DR Congo: A Day to Commemorate and Reflect

This article highlights World Vision's community engagement work. This article looks back at the celebration of World Humanitarian Day. On this occasion...

Adela Softic: Former refugee from Bosnia and Herzegovina now a humanitarian in the Ukraine crisis

Adela and her family left Sarajevo after more than eleven months of living in the city’s shelters, unaware that she would only return after ten years. “I...

Blerina Lako: A life-changing journey from Albania, Iraq, Sudan and the Ukraine crisis

I am from Albania. Before coming to Ukraine, I worked in Iraq and Sudan, both challenging contexts. It was not difficult for me to decide to work in...

Humanitarian Hero Anton Zinchenko: Our mission is to show we care

Supply Chain Coordinator Anton Zinchenko is among the millions of Ukrainians impacted by the war in Ukraine. His dedication as a humanitarian to serve in...

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Paying it forward: Life in the refugee camp inspired me to become a humanitarian in South Sudan

Meet James Ring Ring, WV South Sudan Education and Protection lead. Here he reflects on his childhood growing up in a refugee camp and how his life there...

Jemima Tumalu

(South Sudan) Meet Jemima: The humanitarian worker is a storyteller

Becoming a humanitarian storyteller -- Jemima Tumalu, a communications officer at World Vision South Sudan - CORE Group Partners Project, reflects on the...

Alla Kostyniak: The power of a woman humanitarian in Ukraine to raise the need and make a difference

I am Alla Kostyniak, World Vision’s Program Officer for the Ukraine Crisis Response in Ukraine. As the war started, I joined the church’s youth group to...

From South Sudan to Ukraine Crisis: I will keep moving

Sometimes the road is not clear But there shouldn't be room for fear

Non Food Items Distribution to Vulnerable People in Rakhine State

An unsung hero: Celebrating a lifetime of humanitarian service

Thet Paing’s journey with humanitarian work began with a pursuit of better opportunities. As he engaged with vulnerable communities and witnessed their...

Humanitarians responding to Ukraine crisis shine on with positivity and resilience

From Kenya, I joined the response on 25 March 2022 in Romania. I was entrusted with the exciting, and challenging, task as Administration Manager welcoming...

Mesfin Loha, World Vision's country director for South Sudan, speaks with school children

World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating the heroes on the frontlines

By Dr. Mesfin Loha, World Vision South Sudan Country Programme Director Responding to a crisis entails multilayered, interconnected processes to save lives...

Mercy, World Vision India Humanitarian Worker changing lives.

A Difference Maker

Transformation takes time, and in most cases, the process is slow. Sometimes the results are more immediate, but Mercy is just happy to see the positive...

Drought need and World Vision intervention in Marsabit Kenya

Why we must protect children from the consequences of hunger

World Humanitarian Day 2022 Special: Everlin Lenaikoi explains the links between hunger and child protection and how interventions can change the course of...

Martin Muluka, Emergency Communication Specialist World Vision Kenya

Covering humanitarian tragedies with empathy and heart

Martin covers humanitarian crises and emergencies in Kenya. In honour of this year's World Humanitarian Day, he shares how he is able to find hope in the...

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Projects may end but humanitarian work continues

Roselyn and her sister, Bernardine have been serving as World Vision’s village health volunteers since the Caring for Nutrition project's inception in 2017...