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		<title>Hurricane Melissa: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hurricane Melissa carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean, causing fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant damage. The Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica on October 27, 2025, threatening millions across the region. Communities in the Bahamas, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica are now facing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and food insecurity. World Vision teams are on the ground in Haiti, helping families recover. In Jamaica, World Vision is coordinating hurricane disaster relief efforts through our local partnerships. Learn how you can support disaster relief efforts, and pray for those affected.</p>
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<html><body><p>Hurricane Melissa carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean, leaving fatalities, widespread flooding, and significant damage in its wake on October 30, 2025. The storm struck southwestern Jamaica on October 28, 2025, with winds exceeding 185 mph, causing catastrophic flooding and destroying historic sites, including the 1700s Black River Anglican Church.</p>
<p>Authorities have declared Jamaica a disaster area as search-and-rescue and clean-up efforts are underway. Power outages and communication disruptions persist across the&nbsp;island nation.</p>
<h2 id="top">Hurricane Melissa: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#facts">Fast Facts: Hurricane Melissa</a></li>
<li><a href="#update">What&rsquo;s the latest update on Hurricane Melissa?</a></li>
<li><a href="#affect">What&rsquo;s the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean?</a></li>
<li><a href="#people">How many people have been affected by Hurricane Melissa?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world-vision">How is World Vision helping communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa?</a></li>
<li><a href="#impact">What&rsquo;s the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the people of Haiti?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Melissa and other disasters?</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="facts">Fast Facts: Hurricane Melissa</h2>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><a href="https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/event/hurricane-melissa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="6cef4f6e-04e5-4856-abe8-831971db2cbc">Formed on October 21, 2025</a>, as the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.</li>
<li>Intensified into a <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/270850.shtml" data-outlook-id="98ed99e5-0c18-4f0b-b90c-a5f5a8506745">Category 5</a> hurricane on October 27, 2025.</li>
<li>Reached maximum <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/281150.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="a2b4fb45-3819-4173-a387-ddb748df8206">sustained winds at</a><a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/281150.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="a2b4fb45-3819-4173-a387-ddb748df8206"> 185</a><a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/281150.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="a2b4fb45-3819-4173-a387-ddb748df8206"> mph</a>, with higher gusts, according to <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="9ce6e885-a920-4184-a389-c22e5044081a">NOAA</a>.</li>
<li>Made <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCUAT3+shtml/281701.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">landfall in Jamaica</a> on October 28, 2025, causing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and flooding.</li>
<li>The storm affected millions across the Caribbean, including Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.</li>
<li>Torrential rain lashed Haiti, the Caribbean&rsquo;s most populous nation, causing floods and landslides.</li>
<li>Resulted in nearly 30 deaths across the region: Haiti (25 deaths, including 10 children), Jamaica (4 deaths), and the Dominican Republic (1 death). Many others are missing.</li>
<li>Endangered <span role="presentation"><a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/10/1166185" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="3dc9175c-344b-4d54-b893-59b5bde17bab">1.6 million children</a></span> in Jamaica, Haiti, and the surrounding islands.</li>
<li>Caused widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and agricultural loss across the Caribbean.</li>
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<h2 id="update">What&rsquo;s the latest update on Hurricane Melissa?</h2>
<p>As of October 30, 2025, <a href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/251732.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-outlook-id="56b6af75-8571-4c8b-bd4f-e180d24c3d7c">Hurricane Melissa had weakened to a Category 1 storm</a>.</p>
<p>Melissa is currently 430 miles west-southwest of Bermuda, moving northeast at 30 mph. After passing Bermuda, the storm is expected to weaken further as it heads toward the Canadian Maritimes. By Saturday, Melissa is expected to become a strong post-tropical storm near Newfoundland.</p>
<p>At its peak, Melissa was a Category 5 hurricane, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-melissa-cuba-jamaica-flooding-winds-275a4d2d41a0ff3f382053865eefe295" target="_blank" rel="noopener">causing catastrophic damage</a> across Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica.</p>
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<h2 id="affect">What&rsquo;s the impact of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean?</h2>
<p>Hurricane Melissa has unleashed powerful winds, torrential rainfall, and landslides across the Caribbean. As of October&#8239;30,&#8239;2025, the latest updates on the storm&rsquo;s impact by countries are as follows:</p>
<p><strong>Cuba</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Authorities had evacuated more than 700,00 people across eastern Cuba ahead of the storm&rsquo;s landfall.</li>
<li>In the province of Santiago alone, at least <a href="https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/hurricane-melissa-hits-cuba-hours-after-devastating-jamaica-2025-10-29/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">241 communities remained isolated</a> and without communications, affecting up to 140,000 residents.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dominican Republic</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Heavy rains and widespread flooding triggered landslides, damaging homes and displacing hundreds of&nbsp; 900 people. Over 1.1 million people are without access to safe drinking water.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Haiti</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>At least 25 people, including 10 children, have died in Haiti, and 12 are missing. Damage reports indicate that over 1,000 homes have been flooded, damaged, or destroyed, and nearly 12,000 people have moved into emergency&nbsp;shelters.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Jamaica</strong></p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Up to 1.5&#8239;million people could be impacted by the storm. Widespread power outages have left at least 72% of the island without electricity, and many areas are reporting catastrophic infrastructure damage.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/total-devastation-hurricane-melissa-leaves-trail-of-destruction-flooding-in-jamaica/1829663" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AccuWeather estimates that Melissa</a> could cause $22 billion in damages and economic loss, with rebuilding potentially taking a decade or more.</li>
</ul>
<p>Across the region,&nbsp;children are among the most vulnerable, facing disrupted schooling, unsafe shelter, and rising risks of malnutrition and exploitation.</p>
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<h2 id="world-vision">How is World Vision helping communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa?</h2>
<p>In&nbsp;Haiti, we already have a strong presence&nbsp;and are <a href="/about-us/media-center/world-vision-haiti-mobilizes-emergency-response-as-hurricane-melissa-intensifies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">taking steps in our disaster relief efforts&nbsp;</a>there:</p>
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<li><span role="presentation"><b>Pre-positioned emergency supplies:</b> We are supporting at least 4,000 households with food, clean water, hygiene kits, and shelter materials. Local networks shared alerts and preparedness tips, helping residents brace for the storm&rsquo;s impact.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>In Jamaica, where World Vision doesn&rsquo;t operate, we are preparing hurricane disaster relief through our partnerships:</p>
<ul>
<li><span role="presentation"><b>Pre-positioned emergency aid supplies:</b> All six World Vision warehouses have essential supplies ready to deploy, with initial loads coming from&nbsp;Pittsburgh and Dallas&nbsp;to expedite delivery. As of October 30, 2025, two shipping containers of emergency response supplies from our Pittsburgh warehouse have been dispatched to Miami. Once distribution hubs in Jamaica are identified by the <a href="https://nationalbaptist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Baptist Convention</a> (NBC), World Vision will work to transport the containers to a port in Jamaica and onward to NBC church distribution&nbsp;sites. &nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span role="presentation"><b>Shipping containers of aid</b>: Immediate relief supplies from our&nbsp;Pittsburgh warehouse to Miami, for onward transport to Jamaica.&nbsp;Supplies include:</span>
<ul>
<li><span role="presentation">Flood buckets</span></li>
<li><span role="presentation">Generators</span></li>
<li><span role="presentation">Hygiene kits</span></li>
<li><span role="presentation">Tarps</span></li>
<li><span role="presentation">Additional emergency items</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
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<p>Through these efforts, World Vision is working to ensure that&nbsp;children and families in both Haiti and Jamaica&nbsp;can receive urgent assistance in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.</p>
<p>&ldquo;With communications down and so many communities cut off, our biggest challenge is getting aid to those who need it most,&rdquo; said Mike Bassett, World Vision&rsquo;s national director of domestic humanitarian and emergency affairs. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re working with partners to deliver supplies and reach families in the hardest-hit&nbsp;areas.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2 id="impact">What&rsquo;s the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the people of Haiti?</h2>
<p>At least 25 people have died across Haiti, and 13 are missing. Damage reports indicate that at least 450 homes have been flooded, damaged, or destroyed.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Children and families in Haiti are facing compounding crises,&rdquo; said Lesly Michaud, <span style="color: #333333; background: white;">national program director in Haiti</span>. &ldquo;We are committed to standing with communities through this storm and beyond, ensuring they receive the support they need to recover and rebuild.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Prior to the storm, Haiti was already facing significant challenges. One of the world&rsquo;s most vulnerable countries, Haiti&rsquo;s nearly 5 million people &mdash; half of them children &mdash; are facing <a href="/hunger-news-stories/5-worst-spots-hunger">severe hunger</a>. World Vision warns that Hurricane Melissa could further devastate food systems and set back recovery efforts&nbsp;amid <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/haiti-crisis-faqs">ongoing violence and displacement</a>.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Food insecurity has been plaguing Haiti for the past year or so, where more than half of the population is food insecure,&rdquo; said Guy F. Vital-Herne, communications manager for World Vision in Haiti. &ldquo;The impact that we are seeing so far of Hurricane Melissa is putting more pressure now on some populations, with many crops being destroyed right now.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Melissa and other disasters?</h2>
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<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/pray-disaster-survivors"><strong>Pray</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Join us in praying for all those impacted by Hurricane Melissa and other disasters around the world.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief">Give:&nbsp;</a></strong>Your gift will help deliver urgent aid to children and families impacted by this hurricane and other disasters around the world.</li>
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<html><body><p>For children in conflict-affected areas of the Middle East, the sounds of armed violence have become a tragic regular reality. Schools that once provided hope and stability are now closed, with classrooms turned into makeshift shelters. Thousands of displaced families face uncertainty every day.</p>
<h2 id="faqs">Middle East crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</h2>
<p>Explore facts, and frequently asked questions about the crisis in the Middle East, and learn how you can help impacted communities.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#facts">Fast facts: Middle East crisis</a></li>
<li><a href="#children">How is the Middle East crisis affecting children?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world">What is World Vision doing to help impacted families in the Middle East?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help the children and families affected by the crisis in the Middle East?</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="facts">Fast facts: Middle East crisis</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>In Lebanon:</strong>
<ul>
<li>More than 4 million people need humanitarian assistance.</li>
<li>Over 80% of Lebanon&rsquo;s population lives in multidimensional <a href="/sponsorship-news-stories/global-poverty-facts">poverty</a>, struggling to access basic needs.</li>
<li>In some areas of <a href="/our-work/country-profiles/lebanon">Lebanon</a>, half of children under age 2 experience severe food poverty.</li>
<li>Over 300 schools have been damaged from conflict.</li>
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</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong>West Bank</strong>:
<ul>
<li>About 14,000 children are displaced.</li>
<li>Many schools in the West Bank are open only three days a week.</li>
<li>Health clinics are open just one day a week, with limited access to healthcare personnel and essential supplies.</li>
<li>3 million children are at risk as the crisis worsens.</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<h2 id="children">How is the Middle East crisis affecting children?</h2>
<p>Every child deserves to feel safe, to learn, and to grow up healthy. Right now, violence, <a href="/christian-faith-news-stories/what-does-bible-say-about-poverty">poverty</a>, and failing services are stealing those basic rights from far too many children. In some regions of Lebanon, more than half of children under 2 face severe food poverty, while nationwide nearly a third of children under 18 had just one meal or none the day before.</p>
<p>In the West Bank, frequent service interruptions mean that children often go without regular schooling or healthcare. Many experience stress, fear, and uncertainty about the future. When the basic structures that protect childhood break down, children lose the stability and opportunity that every young person deserves.</p>
<p>Children in Lebanon and the West Bank are growing up amid conditions that threaten their health, learning, and security. Families are struggling to find enough food, and many can no longer afford diverse or nutritious meals. In some regions of Lebanon, more than half of children under age 2 are affected by severe food poverty. Across the country, more than a third of children have one or fewer meals a day.</p>
<p>Education has also been disrupted. In the West Bank, many schools operate only three days a week, leaving children without consistent learning or the structure and stability that classrooms provide. Healthcare facilities are open one day a week, leaving communities vulnerable to illnesses with limited access to healthcare professionals and essential supplies.</p>
<p>The loss of essential needs such as food, safety, and stability places significant psychological strain on children, compounding the effects of ongoing conflict.</p>
<p>&ldquo;The conflict is impacting children caught in this cycle of violence, hunger, and displacement. Behind each statistic is a story &mdash; stories of children and the families who want to keep them safe &mdash; enduring unimaginable fear, trauma, and loss,&rdquo; says Margaret Schuler, senior vice president of International Programs for World Vision.</p>
<p>Such experiences can shape how children grow, learn, and dream long after the crisis ends.</p>
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<h2 id="world">What is World Vision doing to help impacted families in the Middle East?</h2>
<p>World Vision is working in both Lebanon and the West Bank to meet urgent needs while helping families recover and rebuild stronger communities for the future.</p>
<p>In Lebanon, World Vision reached over 589,000 people, including more than 217,000 children, through programs focused on <a href="/our-work/education">education</a>, protection, <a href="/our-work/clean-water">water, sanitation, and hygiene</a>, food security, and cash assistance.</p>
<ul>
<li>10.2 million meals delivered to families in need</li>
<li>24,700 blankets distributed</li>
<li>61,000 hygiene kits distributed</li>
<li>11,600 children received psychosocial support</li>
<li>934 shelters rehabilitated, including schools, homes, and health care centers, to help ensure dignified living conditions and access to essential services.&#8203;</li>
</ul>
<p>In the West Bank, World Vision has reached more than 1 million people, including 430,000 children. The response includes five key components: <a href="/our-work/disaster-relief">emergency aid</a> for communities affected by violence and displacement, mental health and psychosocial support, and protection initiatives that strengthen first responder capacity and improve access to <a href="/our-work/health">health</a> services and education.</p>
<ul>
<li>10,700 people received cash or voucher assistance, allowing families to meet their most urgent needs</li>
<li>35,000 children have access to <a href="/child-protection-news-stories/world-vision-west-bank-children">safe play and recreation areas</a> where they can connect and play with others</li>
<li>28,000 children are participating in social and emotional learning activities that help build confidence and coping skills</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help the children and families affected by the crisis in the Middle East?</h2>
<p>Now more than ever, children in Lebanon and across the Middle East need our help. Every child deserves to feel safe, to learn, and to grow up healthy. Right&nbsp;now,&nbsp;violence, poverty, and failing services are stealing those basic rights from far too many children.&nbsp;&#8203;Our staff and those we serve deeply appreciate the <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/peace-earth-pray-conflict-hot-spots">continued prayers of our donors and partners</a>. Gifts to support these and other urgent relief efforts can be made to our <u><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief">Disaster Relief Fund</a>.</u></p>
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<p style="text-align: center"><em>&nbsp;Amy Van Drunen of World Vision in the United States contributed to this article.&nbsp;</em></p>
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		<title>What is extreme poverty and how can we end it?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Extreme poverty affects nearly 700 million people worldwide. Learn what causes it, how it impacts children and families, and discover proven solutions from World Vision and global experts.</p>
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<html><body><p>Extreme poverty means more than going without. It means living without the basics every human needs to survive &mdash; like <a href="/our-work/clean-water">clean water</a>, nutritious food, healthcare, and education. But at its core, poverty is more than a material lack of resources. It&rsquo;s about lost potential and the difficult choices no one should ever have to make.</p>
<p>A child may skip meals so that their siblings can eat. Mothers and daughters may walk for hours to find water, knowing the girls may miss school that day. Families are forced to choose between survival and safety, and between meeting urgent needs and holding on to hope for a better future.</p>
<p>But it doesn&rsquo;t have to stay this way.</p>
<h2 id="FAQs">Learn more about extreme poverty and solutions that bring lasting change:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#extreme">What is extreme poverty, and how is it defined?</a></li>
<li><a href="#causes">What are the causes of extreme poverty?</a></li>
<li><a href="#affected">Who is most affected by extreme poverty?</a></li>
<li><a href="#children">How does extreme poverty affect children?</a></li>
<li><a href="#worse-better">Is extreme poverty getting worse or better?</a></li>
<li><a href="#solutions">What are the most effective solutions to end extreme poverty?</a></li>
<li><a href="#faith">Can faith make a difference in development work?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world-vision">What makes World Vision different in tackling extreme poverty?</a></li>
<li><a href="#stories">Breaking the poverty cycle: Stories of change</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help end extreme poverty?</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="extreme">What is extreme poverty, and how is it defined?</h2>
<p>When we talk about extreme <a href="/sponsorship-news-stories/global-poverty-facts">poverty in the world</a>, we&rsquo;re using the standard set by the <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/poverty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Bank</a>: surviving on less than <a href="https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/september-2025-global-poverty-update-from-the-world-bank--new-da" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$3.00</a> each day. For nearly 700 million people, this isn&rsquo;t just poverty statistics &mdash; it&rsquo;s their daily reality. That amount simply isn&rsquo;t enough to pay for food, <a href="/clean-water-news-stories/for-lasting-change-just-add-clean-water">clean water</a>, or shelter.</p>
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<h2 id="causes">What are the causes of extreme poverty?</h2>
<p>There&rsquo;s no single cause &mdash; poverty is a web of connected factors and challenges that keep people trapped in hardship. Among the most common drivers:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Conflict and political instability</strong> displace families and destroy infrastructure.</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/extreme-weather-helping-communities-recover-rebuild">Extreme weather</a> events</strong>, like droughts and <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/floods-facts-faqs-how-to-help">floods</a>, reduce food and water security.</li>
<li><strong>Lack of education</strong> limits income and future economic opportunity.</li>
<li><strong>Unclean water and poor sanitation</strong> <a href="/health-news-stories/how-help-communities-prevent-treat-infectious-diseases">spread disease</a> and reduce productivity.</li>
</ul>
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<p>&ldquo;The biggest challenge that we are facing in this area is lack of access to&nbsp;clean water,&rdquo; says <a href="/health-news-stories/if-we-had-clean-water">Anazazi, a mother in Kenya</a>. &ldquo;&hellip; If we had clean water in the community, it would really help us and help us to live a good life.&rdquo;</p>
<h2 id="affected">Who is most affected by extreme poverty?</h2>
<p>Extreme poverty impacts entire communities, but children and women are often hit hardest.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Children under 5</strong> are especially vulnerable to stunting from chronic malnutrition, which can cause lifelong cognitive and physical challenges.</li>
<li><strong>Women and girls</strong> often walk long distances for water, sacrificing time that could be spent on education or earning an income.</li>
<li><strong>Families in rural or fragile contexts</strong> may lack access to jobs, electricity, safe roads, and clean water sources.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="children">How does extreme poverty affect children?</h2>
<p>Poverty and children are tragically intertwined. Extreme poverty limits potential and opportunity. It means going to bed hungry, missing school, and growing up without safe places to play or learn. In recent years, the number of children living in poverty has surged, with an estimated 356 million children now affected globally. That&rsquo;s more than the entire population of the United States.</p>
<p>For children, the impact of poverty runs deep:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Malnutrition</strong> can delay brain development and learning.</li>
<li><strong>Lack of education</strong> limits future opportunities and earning potential.</li>
<li><strong>Unsafe living conditions</strong> raise the risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse.</li>
</ul>
<p>Yet children are also the key to breaking the cycle. When a child gains <a href="/clean-water-news-stories/dreams-flow-freely-loveness-gift-of-water">access to clean water</a>, health services, and education, their lives and their communities begin to change and thrive.</p>
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<h2 id="worse-better">Is extreme poverty getting worse or better?</h2>
<p>After decades of progress in reducing poverty, gains have slowed, and in some places, reversed, following the <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/what-is-coronavirus-facts">COVID-19 pandemic</a>. In some regions, poverty is now worse than it was five years ago.</p>
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<h2 id="solutions">What are the most effective solutions to end extreme poverty?</h2>
<p>Based on decades of research and field experience, these solutions are the most impactful to break the poverty cycle:</p>
<ul>
<li>Access to clean water and sanitation</li>
<li>Empowering women and girls</li>
<li>Strengthening families through economic and spiritual support</li>
<li>Supporting local health and education systems</li>
<li>Partnering with trusted community leaders</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="faith">Can faith make a difference in development work?<strong><br>
</strong></h2>
<p><a href="/church/partnerships">Faith-based poverty relief</a> offers more than material support &mdash; it revives hope. World Vision integrates spiritual development into our poverty-tackling work through a curriculum called Biblical Empowered Worldview. This approach helps people understand their worth, purpose, and potential through the lens of faith.</p>
<p>Our <a href="/charitable-giving-news-stories/the-great-commission-the-greatest-commandment">Christian identity has shaped how we serve</a>. We partner with local churches not just for physical needs, but to nurture spiritual and emotional healing. This model of faith-based poverty relief deepens trust and long-term impact.</p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/22974.pdf">study</a> from <a href="https://www.baylor.edu/">Baylor </a><a href="https://www.baylor.edu/">University</a>&nbsp;found that faith-based organizations often outperform others in building sustainable support systems, due to deep-rooted community engagement and volunteer mobilization.</p>
<p>By partnering with leaders from both Christian and other faiths, we create meaningful change in communities. These leaders use their trusted influence to address important issues such as child protection, public health, and social well-being. Through programs like <a href="https://www.wvi.org/faith-and-development/channels-hope">Channels of Hope</a>, World Vision equips them with training, accurate information, and tools to promote social norms while offering spiritual and emotional support. This approach leads to measurable improvements in health, safety, and community development around the world.</p>
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<h2 id="world-vision">What makes World Vision different in tackling extreme poverty?</h2>
<p>We are one of the world&rsquo;s largest Christian humanitarian organizations, serving children and families in nearly 100 countries.</p>
<p>What sets us apart:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>We stay long-term.</strong> Our community partnerships typically last 10 to 15 years, giving time to help build strong local systems and raise up local leaders who can sustain progress.</li>
<li><strong>Faith-driven, not faith-limited: </strong>Motivated by our Christian faith, we serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Faith inspires our work; it never limits who we serve.</li>
<li><strong>We multiply impact.</strong> Every $1 given is multiplied through grants and partnerships.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="stories">Breaking the poverty cycle: Stories of change</h2>
<h3>Access to clean water opens the door</h3>
<p>One of the simplest ways to break the poverty cycle is by giving families access to clean water. It means fewer missed school days, lower risk of disease, and more time for work and for kids, time to learn and play.</p>
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<p>In Kenya, <a href="/clean-water-news-stories/for-lasting-change-just-add-clean-water">15-year-old Grace has</a> experienced this. For four years, she and her siblings rose before dawn to gather water from a distant, unsafe source. The burden was physical &mdash; carrying more than 22 pounds of water in one haul &mdash; and deeply emotional. &ldquo;I was a little bit scared,&rdquo; Grace says. &ldquo;I am scared of the darkness.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Gathering often caused her to miss school. Contaminated water also made her sick. She says, &ldquo;I would feel like there is a needle or a thorn poking inside my stomach.&rdquo;</p>
<p>That changed when World Vision, part of its community development work, installed two water points, including one at Grace&rsquo;s school. Today, Grace attends classes regularly and dreams of brighter days.</p>
<p>Clean water is more than a basic need: It protects health, restores dignity, and opens the door to education and opportunity.</p>
<p>Stories like Grace&rsquo;s show the power of simple acts, like access to clean water. Together, we can continue breaking the cycle of poverty for families around the world.</p>
<h3>Equipping women and girls changes everything</h3>
<p>When <a href="/gender-equality-news-stories/seven-ways-empower-women-girls">women and girls are empowered</a>, entire communities thrive.</p>
<p>In <a href="/our-work/country-profiles/ethiopia">Ethiopia</a>, literacy classes have helped mothers earn income and support their children&rsquo;s education. In <a href="/our-work/country-profiles/kenya">Kenya</a>, thousands of women join savings groups to launch small businesses and build economic resilience.</p>
<p>When one woman is empowered, the ripple effect extends to her family, her village, and the next generation.</p>
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<p><a href="/sponsorship-news-stories/teaching-where-she-once-learned">Former sponsored child Phanet</a> (pictured above at age 19) now teaches fifth grade in the same rural Cambodian classroom where she once studied. With support <a href="/our-work/child-sponsorship">from World Vision&rsquo;s sponsorship program</a>, her family&rsquo;s farm grew into a thriving business, and Phanet overcame challenges to pursue her education. Today, she is determined to pass on the gift of learning to the next generation, while continuing to dream for herself.</p>
<h3>Faith-based programs help people thrive</h3>
<p>Prisca (shown below at age 20), whose confidence had been shaken by unexpected pregnancy and economic pressure, <a href="/economic-empowerment-news-stories/big-returns-on-small-investments">experienced renewal firsthand</a> through World Vision&rsquo;s Biblical Empowered Worldview training.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Before <a href="https://www.worldvisionphilanthropy.org/hubfs/All%20Newsletters/EE%20Newsletter/EE%20-%20Empowered%20World%20View%20Flyer%20-%20single%20pgs%20Nov%202019.pdf">[Biblical] Empowered Worldview</a>, I was looking at life in a very narrow way. I thought that earning money was very difficult. Especially after I got pregnant, it&rsquo;s like I became more closed.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The training reframed her vision. &ldquo;[Biblical Empowered Worldview] taught us to see how we can look at life in a broader way and be able to develop ourselves,&rdquo; Prisca says. &ldquo;It has helped me to be able to figure out how to improve myself. I&rsquo;m able to do business on my own and see how I can develop myself.&rdquo;</p>
<figure id="attachment_92596" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92596" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-92596 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A young woman looks through a workbook while sitting at a desk in a classroom." width="1280" height="854" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-848x566.jpg 848w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137.jpg 1619w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/08/D485-1157-137-1280x854.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-92596" class="wp-caption-text">(&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Amy Van Drunen)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Today, she dreams of becoming a teacher and one day building a home for herself and her son, Lazarus. &ldquo;Even for my son, I want him to go to school and to be educated so he can even be better than me in the future.&rdquo;</p>
<p>This is the power of faith in action: practical tools, spiritual renewal, and the chance to reimagine a future beyond poverty.</p>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help end extreme poverty?</h2>
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<li>Support <a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/clean-water">clean water</a>, <a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/life-saving-healthcare">health</a>, and <a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/education-for-children">educational programs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://worldvisionadvocacy.org/">Advocate for policies</a> that reduce extreme poverty</li>
<li><a href="/tags/prayer">Pray</a> and <a href="/news-stories">share stories</a> that inspire</li>
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Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida&rsquo;s Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm triggered mass evacuations, with over 5 million people fleeing coastal areas along the East Coast. Helene caused widespread destruction, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and hurricane-force winds across several states. At least 227 people lost their lives in the extreme weather event.
<h2 id="FAQs">Hurricane Helene: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#fast">Fast facts: Hurricane Helene</a></li>
<li><a href="#update">What is the latest update on Hurricane Helene?</a></li>
<li><a href="#impact">How did Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impact the southeastern U.S. in 2024?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world-vision">How is World Vision helping communities impacted by Hurricane Helene?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Helene and other disasters in the U.S.?</a></li>
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<h2 id="fast">Fast Facts: Hurricane Helene</h2>
<ul>
<li>Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida&rsquo;s Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph.</li>
<li>The storm caused widespread destruction across northwestern Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and hurricane-force winds ranging from 40 to 60 mph.</li>
<li>Hurricane Helene ranked among the most powerful storms to hit the United States and the strongest hurricane on record to strike Florida&rsquo;s Big Bend region.</li>
<li>Among the deadliest U.S. hurricanes since Maria in 2017 and <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2005-hurricane-katrina-facts">Katrina in 2005</a>, Helene claimed at least 227 lives.</li>
<li>With initial damage estimates of at least $79.6 billion, Helene ranks among the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.</li>
<li>Compounding the devastation in many of the same areas, <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-milton-facts-faqs-how-to-help">Hurricane Milton</a> made landfall on Florida&rsquo;s west coast on October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 storm.</li>
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<h2 id="update">What is the latest update on Hurricane Helene?</h2>
<p>As of February 2025, recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene are ongoing. While many areas have continued to make progress, some of the hardest-hit communities face challenges such as power restoration, infrastructure repairs, and debris removal. Helene is the deadliest hurricane to hit the mainland U.S. since Maria in 2017. About half the victims were in North Carolina, while dozens more perished in Georgia and South Carolina. The storm caused massive power outages and widespread infrastructure damage.</p>
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<h2 id="impact">How did Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton impact the southeastern U.S. in 2024?</h2>
<p>Just weeks apart, Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck the southeastern U.S. in 2024, causing widespread devastation. <strong>Hurricane Helene</strong>, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida&rsquo;s Big Bend region on September 26 with 140 mph winds, bringing record-breaking rainfall, severe flooding, and hurricane-force winds across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. With at least 227 fatalities, Helene became the deadliest U.S. hurricane since Maria in 2017.</p>
<p>Shortly after, <strong>Hurricane Milton</strong> struck many of the same areas, compounding the damage with additional flooding and destruction. In response to both disasters, <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/world-vision-continues-help-hurricane-helene-recovery"><strong>World Vision delivered emergency aid</strong>,</a> distributing food, clean water, hygiene kits, and rebuilding materials to affected communities. Recovery efforts continue, with long-term support focused on rebuilding homes and infrastructure.</p>
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<h2 id="world-vision">How is World Vision helping communities impacted by Hurricane Helene?</h2>
<p>World Vision responded quickly to Hurricane Helene&rsquo;s devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, partnering with local churches to reach the hardest-hit communities. When Hurricane Milton struck shortly after, our teams quickly expanded their efforts to support even more impacted communities.</p>
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<p>Thanks to the generosity of our donors and through our 20 church partnerships, we have served 90,914 people in the affected states of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas in response to <a href="/us-work-news-stories/hurricane-helene-disaster-relief">Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton</a>. We delivered:</p>
<p><strong>Food aid:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Over 83,800 pounds of food, including 4,366 Crisis Relief Boxes and 1,100 turkeys for holiday meals.</li>
<li>19,248 gallons of clean water.</li>
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<p><strong>Christmas support:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In December 2024, World Vision supported eight holiday events, delivering over 20,000 toys, card games, stuffed animals, books, items of clothing, and other recreational items.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Rebuilding efforts:&nbsp;</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Partnering with long-term recovery groups to rebuild 150 homes, supplying lumber for framing, drywall and supplies, flooring, doors, bathroom fixtures (including sinks and toilets), kitchen appliances, shingles, and more.</li>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Helene and other disasters in the U.S.?</h2>
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<li><a href="/christian-faith-news-stories/matthew-25-pray-for-u-s-children-families-need"><strong>Pray</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Join us in praying for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene and other disasters around the world.</li>
<li><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief-in-the-usa"><strong>Give</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Your gift will help deliver urgent aid to children and families impacted by this hurricane and other disasters in the U.S.</li>
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			<p style="margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in;"><span style="color: #333333;">On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall on Florida&rsquo;s west coast with winds reaching 120 mph. The storm brought widespread destruction across the region, including severe flooding, storm surges, tornadoes, and power outages, affecting millions of homes and businesses in Florida. Tragically, Milton has claimed at least 24 lives, adding to the recent devastation caused by <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-helene-facts-faqs-how-to-help">Hurricane Helene</a>, which resulted in significant destruction across Florida and other Southeastern states and took the lives of at least 227 people.</span></p>
<h2 id="FAQs">Hurricane Milton: Facts FAQS, and how to help</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="#fast">Fast facts: Hurricane Milton</a></li>
<li><a href="#update">What is the latest update on Hurricane Milton?</a></li>
<li><a href="#compare">What is the difference between Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene?</a></li>
<li><a href="#communities">What is World Vision doing to help communities affected by Hurricane Milton?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Milton and other disasters in the U.S.?</a></li>
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<h2 id="fast">Fast facts: Hurricane Milton</h2>
<ul>
<li>Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on the evening of October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 hurricane.</li>
<li>Initially a Category 5 hurricane, Milton was downgraded to Category 3 before roaring ashore.</li>
<li>Residents in Florida faced threats from tornadoes, hail, and wind, leading to mass evacuations. Milton <a href="http://poweroutages.us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">knocked out power</a> to over 3 million homes and businesses.</li>
<li>Milton, Florida&rsquo;s third landfalling hurricane for the 2024 season, followed Helene and Debby &mdash; and was the first to hit the Tampa Bay region in over a century.</li>
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<h2 id="update">What is the latest update on Hurricane Milton?</h2>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in;"><span style="color: #333333;">As of February 2025, the recovery of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on October 9, 2024, as a Category 3 storm, is ongoing. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;">While many areas have made significant progress, some of the hardest-hit communities face continued challenges like power restoration and debris removal.</span></p>
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<h2 id="compare">What is the difference between Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene?</h2>
<p>Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene were both significant and deadly storms, but they had some key differences:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Hurricane Milton, </strong>which reached Category 5 strength but was downgraded to Category 3 before landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, caused widespread damage and mass evacuations in Florida on October 9, 2024.</li>
<li><strong>In contrast, Hurricane Helene</strong>, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida on September 26, 2024, causing significant damage and leading to the evacuation of over 5 million people along the East Coast. It brought catastrophic rain and flooding to Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and beyond.</li>
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<h2 id="communities">What is World Vision doing to help communities affected by Hurricane Milton?</h2>
<p>Even before Milton developed in the Gulf of Mexico, we were on the ground, aiding survivors of Hurricane Helene in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. To <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/world-vision-continues-help-hurricane-helene-recovery">respond to Hurricane Milton</a>, we have delivered 92 tractor-trailers loaded with relief supplies, including baby products, cleaning kits, personal care items, water, food, and more, to our partner churches in Florida to support affected families, as of September 2025.</p>
<p>With the generosity of our donors and through our 20 church partnerships, we have already served 90,914 people in the impacted states of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas through our response to <a href="/us-work-news-stories/hurricane-helene-disaster-relief">hurricanes Milton and Helene</a>. Key distributions included:</p>
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<li><strong>Food aid:</strong>
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<li>Over 83,800 pounds of food, including 4,366 Crisis Relief Boxes and 1,100 turkeys for holiday meals</li>
<li>&nbsp;19,248 gallons of clean water</li>
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<li><strong>Christmas support:</strong>
<ul>
<li>In December, World Vision supported eight holiday events, delivering over 20,000 toys, card games, stuffed animals, books, clothing, and other recreational items</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<li><strong>Rebuilding efforts:&nbsp;</strong>
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<li>We&rsquo;re supporting five long-term partnerships to help rebuild 150 homes with building materials, including lumber for framing, drywall and supplies, flooring, doors, bathroom fixtures (including sinks and toilets), kitchen appliances, shingles, and more.</li>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help people affected by Hurricane Milton and other disasters in the U.S.?</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="/christian-faith-news-stories/matthew-25-pray-for-u-s-children-families-need">Pray</a>:</strong> Join us in praying for all those impacted by Hurricane Milton and disasters.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief-in-the-usa">Give</a>:</strong> Your gift will help deliver urgent aid to children and families affected by this hurricane and other disasters in the U.S.</li>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:31:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Back-to-back hurricanes have devastated the Southeastern U.S. Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend on Sept. 26, 2024, followed by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, which struck near Siesta Key on Oct. 9. Communities across the Southeast experienced severe damage, and World Vision responded immediately with critical supplies. In partnership with local churches and organizations, we delivered essential items such as clean water, generators, and more. Learn how World Vision is helping to rebuild lives and restore hope in the aftermath of these catastrophic storms.</p>
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			<p>In September and October 2024, the Southeastern U.S. was struck by two powerful hurricanes, <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-helene-facts-faqs-how-to-help">Helene</a> and <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-milton-facts-faqs-how-to-help">Milton</a>, causing widespread destruction. The storms left communities in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond struggling with the aftermath: destroyed homes, disrupted lives, and severely damaged or completely destroyed infrastructure.</p>
<p>In these critical moments, World Vision&rsquo;s swift and steadfast response has made a significant difference. Partnering with 20 local churches, we distributed essential supplies like clean water, generators, diapers, personal care items, and more, ensuring that people in the hardest-hit areas readily accessed the basics they needed.</p>
<p>Rev. Louis M. Murphy, Sr., of Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Florida, shared his gratitude: &ldquo;To be able to partner with World Vision, a worldwide organization that has that local touch as well, is incredible.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Our commitment to supporting these communities extends beyond short-term relief to <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/world-vision-continues-help-hurricane-helene-recovery">long-term recovery and rebuilding</a>.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;World Vision&rsquo;s mission is not only to be among the first to respond when disaster strikes, but also to stay long after the headlines fade,&rdquo; World Vision&rsquo;s National Director of U.S. Programs, Reed Slattery said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s what we mean by being &lsquo;first in, last out.&rsquo; Our commitment is to help families not just survive the immediate impacts of the storm but to thrive long-term by rebuilding their homes. We&rsquo;re honored to be the Lord&rsquo;s hands and feet during the most difficult times in the lives of storm survivors.&rdquo;</p>
<h4><strong>Your immediate support and ongoing impact </strong></h4>
<p>Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the partnership of churches, faith-based organizations, and community organizations, we&rsquo;ve distributed 57 truckloads of aid, bringing relief to communities across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.</p>
<p>As of September 2025, World Vision&rsquo;s response has supported <strong>90,914</strong>&nbsp;people in the hardest-hit communities. Through 20 church partnerships, we delivered:</p>
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<li>Over <strong>83,800 </strong>pounds of food, including <strong>4,366</strong> Crisis Relief Boxes and 1,100 turkeys for holiday meals</li>
<li><strong>19,248</strong> gallons of clean water</li>
<li>More than<strong> 20,000 t</strong>oys, books, items of clothing, and holiday gift items to families in need</li>
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<p>Pastor Gwen Jones from St. John Baptist Church called World Vision&rsquo;s response &ldquo;an answer to prayer.&rdquo;</p>
<h4><strong>A future of hope and restoration</strong></h4>
<p>We&rsquo;re continuing to focus on post-storm clean-up and rebuilding as we move into the recovery phase. Our long-term commitments include supporting our partnerships to rebuild 150 homes with building materials such as lumber, drywall, appliances, and more. Long after other organizations have often left, we will continue to stand by these communities, dedicated to helping them rebuild and restore their lives with dignity and hope.</p>
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<html><body><p style="margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in;"><span style="color: #333333;">Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan has experienced a complex humanitarian crisis, with children bearing the heaviest burden. Conflict, natural disasters, and <a href="/economic-empowerment-news-stories/what-is-extreme-poverty-and-how-can-we-end-it">poverty</a> have driven a hunger emergency, while a deadly <a href="/clean-water-news-stories/what-is-cholera-facts">cholera outbreak</a> has <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165348" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sickened over 80,000 people</a>. Families are facing rising food insecurity in parts of the Upper Nile state, and children are at greatest risk of malnutrition, disease, and displacement.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 15.0pt 0in;"><span style="color: #333333;">Adding to this crisis, the <a href="/refugees-news-stories/crisis-in-sudan-deeper-look">conflict in neighboring Sudan</a> has forced hundreds of thousands of refugees and returnees into South Sudan since May 2023. </span></p>
<h2 id="top">South Sudan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</h2>
<p>Explore facts, and frequently asked questions about the South Sudan crisis, and learn how you can help impacted communities.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#fast-facts">Fast facts: South Sudan crisis</a></li>
<li><a href="#problems">What is the current humanitarian situation in South Sudan?</a></li>
<li><a href="#children">How is the South Sudan crisis affecting children?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world">What is World Vision doing to help impacted families in South Sudan?</a></li>
<li><a href="#where">Where is World Vision working in South Sudan?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help the children and families affected by the crisis in South Sudan?</a></li>
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<h2 id="fast-facts">Fast facts: South Sudan crisis</h2>
<ul>
<li>South Sudan became&nbsp;<a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the world&rsquo;s youngest nation</a>&nbsp;and Africa&rsquo;s 54th country on July 9, 2011.</li>
<li>Conflicts in 2013 and 2016 undermined early progress, worsening humanitarian needs, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Bank</a>.</li>
<li>Four consecutive years of <a href="https://media.un.org/unifeed/en/asset/d307/d3077211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record flooding</a> destroyed livelihoods, killed livestock, and displaced families, have contributed to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wfp.org/emergencies/south-sudan-emergency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hunger crisis</a>.</li>
<li>An <a href="https://www.fightfoodcrises.net/articles/hunger-hotspots-2025-fao-and-wfp-early-warning-report-warns-worsening-hunger-13-hotspots#:~:text=South%20Sudan%20faces%20compounding%20threats,is%20not%20provided%20on%20time." target="_blank" rel="noopener">estimated 7.7 million people were projected</a> to face crisis-level food insecurity between April and July 2025. Of those, an estimated 2.3 million are children under 5.</li>
<li>A <a href="/about-us/media-center/children-in-sudan-face-growing-danger-as-cholera-spreads-amid-funding-cuts-world-vision-warns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">widespread cholera outbreak</a> that began in late 2024 has spread across 17 of 18 states, killing more than 700 people.</li>
<li>The <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/sudan-crisis-faqs">war in Sudan</a> has displaced hundreds of thousands of people into South Sudan, compounding hunger and health emergencies.</li>
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<h2 id="problems">What is the current humanitarian situation in South Sudan?</h2>
<p>South Sudan is facing overlapping emergencies that are pushing millions of people to the brink of survival. Women and children bear the greatest burden of violence, displacement, disease outbreaks, and food insecurity.</p>
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<li>Cholera emergency: Since late 2024 and accelerating in 2025, cholera has spread across multiple states, especially in flood-affected and displacement sites.</li>
<li>Conflict spillover: The war in Sudan has significantly aggravated South Sudan&rsquo;s humanitarian crisis, triggering a wave of refugees and returning citizens seeking safety within South Sudan&rsquo;s borders.</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/extreme-weather-helping-communities-recover-rebuild">Extreme weather</a>: Successive years of severe drought, followed by <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/floods-facts-faqs-how-to-help">floods</a>, have resulted in loss of lives, crops, and livestock, deepening hunger and displacement.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_91711" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91711" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-91711 size-medium lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A mother glances wearily to the side as she and her three children sit under a makeshift tent in South Sudan." width="1280" height="840" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-1280x840.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-1536x1008.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-640x420.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-200x131.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-360x236.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-850x558.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-1140x748.jpg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030.jpg 1646w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W370-0085-030-1280x840.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91711" class="wp-caption-text">When conflict broke out in Sudan in April 2023, Fatha and her children fled to South Sudan seeking safety and protection. By April 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) had reported that over 8.5 million Sudanese had been forced to flee, with 1.8 million people having crossed borders into countries such as South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, and Ethiopia. (&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Scovia Faida Charles)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="children">How is the South Sudan crisis affecting children?</h2>
<p>Children are most vulnerable in this crisis:</p>
<ul>
<li>Over <a href="https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-2025-nutrition-advocacy-brief-december-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2 million children under 5</a> have been at risk of acute malnutrition, including severe wasting, in 2025.</li>
<li>Cholera, <a href="/health-news-stories/what-is-malaria-facts">malaria</a>, and other <a href="/health-news-stories/how-help-communities-prevent-treat-infectious-diseases">preventable diseases</a> spread quickly in crowded displacement camps.</li>
<li>Conflict and <a href="/refugees-news-stories/uprooted">repeated displacement</a> keep children out of school, disrupting their stability and safety.</li>
<li>Some children are exposed to recruitment by armed groups, while others face continued displacement and loss, or<a href="/child-protection-news-stories/child-marriage-facts"> early marriage</a>, as families struggle to survive.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 id="world">What is World Vision doing to help impacted families in South Sudan?</h2>
<p>World Vision has been serving in the area that is present-day South Sudan since 1989, standing alongside children and families through decades of conflict, hunger, and displacement. Today, our staff there are leading the South Sudan humanitarian response, providing lifesaving aid and long-term recovery assistance.</p>
<p>In 2024, World Vision reached more than <strong>3.1 million people</strong>, including <strong>2.6 million vulnerable children</strong>, with emergency food assistance, clean water, health and nutrition services, safe sanitation, shelter, education, and child protection.</p>
<p>Our response includes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Delivering emergency food aid and food security programs</strong> to fight hunger and malnutrition.</li>
<li><strong>Supplying access to clean </strong><strong>water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services</strong> to prevent the spread of disease.</li>
<li><strong>Supporting health and nutrition programs</strong> for mothers and children.</li>
<li><strong>Strengthening protection and peacebuilding </strong><strong>programs </strong>to safeguard children and empower communities.</li>
</ul>
<p>World Vision remains steadfast in our commitment to the people of South Sudan, aiming to improve the lives of 3 million children by the end of 2025.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_93704" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93704" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-93704 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="World Vision remains steadfast in our commitment to the South Sudanese people &mdash; to improve the lives of 3 million children by 2025." width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047.jpg 1620w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2019/01/W363-0519-047-1280x853.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-93704" class="wp-caption-text">Sudanese refugees, shown above, fleeing the recent conflict in Sudan, have found refuge near the Sudanese border in Malakal, South Sudan. In June 2023, World Vision partnered with the WFP to support an estimated 5,000 people during food distribution events. World Vision is the largest implementing partner of the WFP worldwide. During the distributions, we supported families with essential supplies such as rice, cooking oil, and nutritional supplements for children under 2. (&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Scovia Faida Charles)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="where">Where is World Vision working in South Sudan?</h2>
<p><a href="/our-work/country-profiles/south-sudan">World Vision</a>&nbsp;has a direct presence in <strong>27 counties</strong><strong> across South Sudan</strong> and, through partners, an additional <strong>22 counties</strong> that cover the country&rsquo;s most impoverished and crisis-affected regions.</p>
<p>We are also supporting refugees and returnees from the Sudan crisis, particularly in Upper Nile and Greater Bahr El Ghazal, including border areas. By working with donors, local organizations, and communities, we help families meet their urgent needs while building resilience against future shocks such as flooding, conflict, displacement, and economic crisis.</p>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help children and families affected by the crisis in South Sudan?</h2>
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<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/pray-for-south-sudan">Pray</a>:</strong> Lift up children, families, and humanitarian workers who come to their aid.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/east-africa-hunger-crisis">Give</a>:</strong> Help meet the most urgent needs of children and families suffering from the hunger crisis.</li>
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<html><body><p>Imagine the earth&rsquo;s crust and outer mantle as an enormous jigsaw puzzle composed of seven big plates and many smaller ones, each uniquely shaped, that fit together along their boundaries. These plates continuously shift over the molten core beneath them, creating friction where they touch and accumulating energy. The pent-up energy is eventually released when the plates push past or get shoved beneath one another, resulting in powerful earthquakes. These seismic events can sometimes trigger tsunamis &mdash; large ocean waves with significant impact.</p>
<p>A striking example of this occurred on September 29, 2025, when a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/philippines-earthquake-cebu-daanbantayan-1544d688be8e6c966aaa7afb64338b28" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.9 magnitude earthquake</a> struck approximately 10 miles northeast of Bogo City <a href="https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000d20e/executive" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in Cebu province</a>, Philippines.</p>
<p>As these tectonic plates shift, the earth&rsquo;s landscape is altered as well, giving rise to awe-inspiring natural wonders &mdash; towering mountains and fiery volcanoes &mdash; all the while sculpting new coastlines.</p>
<h2 id="top"><strong>Earthquakes and tsunamis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</strong></h2>
<p>Explore facts and frequently asked questions about earthquakes and tsunamis, and find out how to help people affected by natural disasters.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#facts">Fast facts: Earthquakes and tsunamis</a></li>
<li><a href="#recent">What is the most recent earthquake in 2025?</a></li>
<li><a href="#causes">What are the main causes of earthquakes and tsunamis?</a></li>
<li><a href="#hazards">What are hazards linked to earthquakes?</a></li>
<li><a href="#what">What are tsunamis and where do they come from?</a></li>
<li><a href="#tidal-wave">Are tsunamis the same as tidal waves?</a></li>
<li><a href="#prepare">How can I prepare for an earthquake?</a></li>
<li><a href="#to-do">What should I do in an earthquake to stay safe?</a></li>
<li><a href="#world-vision">What is World Vision&rsquo;s response to earthquake and tsunami survivors?</a></li>
<li><a href="#how-help">How can I help people affected by earthquakes and tsunamis?</a></li>
<li><a href="#timeline-history">Timeline: Earthquake and tsunami studies</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="facts">Fast facts: Earthquakes and tsunamis</h2>
<ul>
<li>Every year, <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/cool-earthquake-facts#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20there,100%20of%20them%20cause%20damage." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth experiences approximately 500,000 earthquakes, about 100,000 of them being perceptible</a> and around 100 causing damage. Major earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7 or higher, occur somewhere on earth roughly once a month.</li>
<li>A magnitude 9.5 earthquake in Chile on May 22, 1960, is the most powerful earthquake in recorded history.</li>
<li>The largest-known quake in the United States struck Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 28, 1964, and measured magnitude 9.2.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2004-indian-ocean-earthquake-tsunami-facts" rel="noopener">2004 Indian Ocean tsunami</a>, triggered by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake near Sumatra, caused widespread destruction, claimed the lives of approximately 230,000 people, and left millions displaced or affected.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.tsunami.gov/?page=tsunamiFAQ#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20series%20of,move%20across%20entire%20ocean%20basins." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tsunamis</a> also can be caused by volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, or even asteroid impacts.</li>
<li>The Pacific Ocean&rsquo;s &ldquo;Ring of Fire&rdquo; is a major hotspot for earthquake and tsunami activity due to the high concentration of tectonic plate boundaries.</li>
<li>Tsunamis can travel across entire ocean basins, reaching distant coastlines with devastating force.</li>
</ul>
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<figure id="attachment_107925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-107925" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-107925 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="Motorists ride past pink-colored buildings, one seen tilting on its side, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar." width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE.jpg 1200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE-640x360.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE-200x113.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE-360x203.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE-850x478.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE-1140x641.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2025/03/28143723/MYA-EQ-IMAGE-Mandalay-Reuters-2025-03-28T130953Z_575651988_RC2CMDASYEKW_RTRMADP_3_MYANMAR-QUAKE.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-107925" class="wp-caption-text">On March 28, 2025, a 7.7 magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar&rsquo;s second-largest city, at midday.</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="recent">What is the most recent earthquake in 2025?</h2>
<p>A <a href="https://weather.com/news/news/2025-09-30-earthquake-philippines-calape-bohol" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu</a> in the central Philippines on Tuesday night, shaking homes, cutting power, and prompting coastal evacuations.</p>
<p data-start="539" data-end="874">&ldquo;My children were already asleep when the earthquake struck. I woke them up for us to go outside and get them to safety. I was starting to feel nervous because the tremor was taking longer than I expected, and some of our belongings at home were crashing to the floor,&rdquo;<br data-start="808" data-end="811">said <em>Mike Manatad, World Vision</em><em>&rsquo;s</em> <em>p</em><em>rogram </em><em>o</em><em>fficer</em><em> in</em><em> Cebu</em><em>, Philippines.</em></p>
<p data-start="876" data-end="1073">World Vision&rsquo;s Operations Manager Bonifacio Calapan in Visayas, Philippines, said: &ldquo;Our area program in North Cebu is heavily impacted. Almost 80% of our staff in Visayas have confirmed they are safe, though some remain unaccounted for due to power outages. We are actively monitoring the situation of the children and their families in the area.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="1428" data-end="1531">Classes have been suspended across Cebu and nearby provinces as assessments and aftershocks continue.</p>
<p>Elsewhere:</p>
<ul>
<li>July 27, 2025, an <a href="https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qw60/executive" target="_blank" rel="noopener">8.8 magnitude earthquake&nbsp;</a>struck off the eastern coast of Russia&rsquo;s Kamchatka Peninsula. The quake,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/japan-russia-kamchatka-earthquake-tsunami-warning-a88cbe8a1e985cff54dc0ad849ea5ddb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the strongest ever recorded in the region</a>, caused widespread shaking, raised&nbsp;<a href="https://tsunami.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tsunami alerts across the Pacific</a>, and highlighted the<a href="https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us6000df9r&amp;extent=-2.74553,116.38916&amp;extent=12.2756,140.20752&amp;range=search&amp;baseLayer=terrain&amp;timeZone=utc&amp;search=%7B%22name%22:%22Search%20Results%22,%22params%22:%7B%22starttime%22:%222021-01-21%2000:00:00%22,%22endtime%22:%222021-02-20%2023:59:59%22,%22maxlatitude%22:9.419,%22minlatitude%22:1.551,%22maxlongitude%22:131.682,%22minlongitude%22:121.223,%22minmagnitude%22:4.5,%22orderby%22:%22time%22%7D%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;immense destructive power</a>&nbsp;stored beneath the earth&rsquo;s surface.</li>
<li>Just months earlier, on March 28, 2025, a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/thailand-earthquake-bangkok-4fce87aced74b1fc0cf260fb5454d353" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar,</a>&nbsp;toppling buildings and bridges, and affecting thousands of lives.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="causes">What are the main causes of earthquakes and tsunamis?</h2>
<p>Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, but tsunamis can have different causes as well. Earthquakes happen because the earth&rsquo;s outer layer is made up of big pieces called tectonic plates that are always moving. When these plates press against each other, they create a lot of potential energy. Sometimes, this energy is quickly released as the plates suddenly grind past or under each other, causing the ground to shake &mdash; which we call an earthquake. Scientists gauge earthquake magnitude by analyzing ground movement data from a global network of seismic stations.</p>
<p>Tsunamis, on the other hand, are triggered by either undersea earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. When an earthquake happens under the ocean, it can move the water above it and create big waves that travel thousands of miles across the ocean floor. These waves are called tsunamis.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_77905" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-77905" style="width: 1000px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-77905 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="Piles of rubble stand before a severely damaged church. Overhead, dark clouds cast a somber sky." width="1000" height="750" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006.jpeg 1000w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006-640x480.jpeg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006-200x150.jpeg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006-320x240.jpeg 320w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006-755x566.jpeg 755w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006-850x638.jpeg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2021/08/W150-0091-006.jpeg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-77905" class="wp-caption-text">The ruins of the Sacred Heart Church of Les Cays in Haiti. The church was among 60 houses of worship destroyed or damaged by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in 2021. The earthquake devastated this poverty-stricken, disaster-susceptible country still recovering from a 2010 quake. (&copy; 2021 World Vision/photo by Guy Vital-Herne)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="hazards">What are the hazards linked to earthquakes?</h2>
<p>Strong earthquakes can be extremely dangerous. The earth&rsquo;s shaking may cause landslides or even rupture the ground surface. When saturated loose soils lose their stiffness and form,&nbsp;<a href="http://time.com/5413507/liquefaction-indonesia-earthquake-damage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">liquefaction</a>&nbsp;occurs, and the ground collapses like a liquid. In a one-two punch, a tsunami may follow an undersea earthquake, bringing massive destruction to coastal zones.</p>
<p>Most&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wired.com/2015/04/earthquakes-dont-kill-people-buildings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">earthquake deaths</a>&nbsp;are due to structural failures of buildings. The&nbsp;2010 Haiti earthquake, for example, struck hardest in the capital, Port-au-Prince, where&nbsp;<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8510900.stm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">poorly constructed buildings</a> collapsed. The disaster claimed an estimated 250,000 lives and left 1.5 million people homeless.</p>
<p>Secondary effects of earthquakes can include infrastructure collapse, fires, and disease. After the Haiti quake, a&nbsp;<a href="/clean-water-news-stories/what-is-cholera">cholera</a> outbreak spread quickly through the camps where people lived for many months. The <a href="https://www.historynet.com/the-great-1906-san-francisco-earthquake-and-fire/?f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1906 San Francisco earthquake</a> triggered a secondary hazard: fires ignited by ruptured gas mains burned for three days and destroyed about 500 city blocks. In more recent disasters, downed power lines caused fires.</p>
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<h2 id="what">What are tsunamis and where do they come from?</h2>
<p>Tsunamis are&nbsp;giant waves&nbsp;caused by sudden shifts in the seafloor, often due to earthquakes or underwater volcanic activity. These immense waves can travel as fast as a jet plane, reaching speeds of up to 500 miles per hour, especially across the open ocean.</p>
<p>As tsunamis approach land, they gradually slow down and their height increases dramatically. For example, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2011 Japan tsunami waves exceeded 100 feet in height as they reached the shoreline.</p>
<p>Tsunamis&nbsp;occur most frequently&nbsp;in the &ldquo;Ring of Fire,&rdquo; a horseshoe-shaped belt in the Pacific Ocean known for its frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_103725" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-103725" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-103725 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="The large green hull of a ruined boat projects upward among the tsunami-devastated ruins of a coastal city, surrounded by debris under a blue sky." width="1200" height="798" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081.jpg 1200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081-640x426.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081-850x565.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081-1140x758.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/10/23144110/D170-0020-062.jpg_61081.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-103725" class="wp-caption-text">In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, remnants of buildings, boats, and everyday life covered the streets of Banda Aceh, Indonesia. (&copy; 2005 World Vision/photo by Jon Warren)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="tidal-wave">Are tsunamis the same as tidal waves?</h2>
<p>Tsunamis and tidal waves are distinct phenomena despite both being sea waves. Tidal waves are simply part of the tides caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon on Earth &mdash; occurring daily on the seashore &mdash; and are generally less than a dozen feet tall, moving at up to 20 miles per hour. Tsunamis are not influenced by tides, can move at 500 miles per hour, and can surge onto shore nearly 100 feet high.</p>
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<h2 id="prepare">How can I prepare for an earthquake?</h2>
<p>When it comes to earthquake preparedness, taking proactive measures is crucial. The U.S. Geological Service advises individuals to equip their households with essentials for self-sufficiency, especially in the event of aftershocks lasting a week or longer.</p>
<p>Here&rsquo;s a checklist to consider stockpiling:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fire extinguisher</li>
<li>Dried and packaged food for multiple days</li>
<li>One gallon of water per family member per day; consider bleach or purification tablets for water treatment</li>
<li>First-aid kit and necessary medications</li>
<li>Tools to shut off gas and water lines</li>
<li>Camp stove or barbecue and cooking fuel</li>
<li>Flashlight, along with extra batteries and bulbs</li>
<li>Sturdy plastic bags for waste disposal</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/how-to-prepare-for-an-emergency">To prepare for the unexpected</a>, participate in <a href="https://www.shakeout.org/centralus/dropcoverholdon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">International ShakeOut Day</a>, held on the third Thursday of October.</p>
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<h2 id="to-do">What should I do in an earthquake to stay safe?</h2>
<p>In the event of an earthquake, federal, state, and local officials all agree on the best safety measures: drop onto your hands and knees, cover your head and neck, and hold on until the shaking stops. They do not recommend standing in a doorway or trying to run outside. If you&rsquo;re close to a sturdy table or desk, consider crawling underneath it for shelter.</p>
<p>If you or a loved one has a disability that prevents dropping to the ground, the <a href="https://www.earthquakecountry.org/accessibility/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earthquake Country Alliance</a> has resources to help address specific needs.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_88771" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88771" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-88771 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="Surrounded by children, an aid worker in an orange World Vision T-shirt sports a warm smile as he grasps a white balloon." width="800" height="533" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/02/W150-0102-016-1.jpg 800w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/02/W150-0102-016-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/02/W150-0102-016-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/02/W150-0102-016-1-360x240.jpg 360w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/02/W150-0102-016-1.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88771" class="wp-caption-text">Following the 2021 earthquake that struck the south of Haiti, World Vision teams opened eight Child-Friendly Spaces in the region. Child-Friendly Spaces support children&rsquo;s physical, emotional, and mental well-being by offering a safe place for them to play and be cared for after devastating disasters. (&copy; 2021 World Vision/photo by Rode Louis Azer Chery)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="world-vision">What is World Vision&rsquo;s response to earthquake and tsunami survivors?</h2>
<p>In the aftermath of earthquakes and tsunamis, World Vision takes swift action, delivering vital aid and support to those affected. Our mission extends beyond immediate relief &mdash; we&rsquo;re dedicated to help alleviate suffering, restore hope, and empower communities to rebuild their lives and livelihoods after these devastating events. Here are some ways we respond:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Emergency aid:</strong> We deliver life-saving supplies such as food, access to clean water, blankets, and essential hygiene items to affected communities. These supplies are crucial for survival in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.</li>
<li><strong>Shelters:</strong> World Vision helps set up temporary shelters and provides materials for rebuilding communities destroyed or damaged by earthquakes and tsunamis. This allows families to regain a sense of stability and security.</li>
<li><strong>Child-Friendly Spaces:</strong> We establish safe spaces for children in disaster-affected areas, giving them a secure place to play and learn, while helping them cope with the challenges they&rsquo;ve experienced.</li>
<li><strong>Education and psychosocial support:</strong> We offer children in emergencies quality education, temporary learning spaces, and school supplies. Also, we provide psychosocial support to help children and their families through their difficulties.</li>
<li><strong>Livelihood support:</strong> We equip communities with vocational training, tools, and resources to help families recover economically. This helps restore a sense of normalcy and self-sufficiency.</li>
<li><strong>Disaster preparedness and risk reduction:</strong> We collaborate with communities to build resilience and preparedness for future disasters. This includes training them in disaster risk reduction strategies, early warning systems, and emergency response planning.</li>
<li><strong>Long-term recovery and rehabilitation:</strong> Remaining engaged in disaster-affected areas for the long term, we support affected communities in their recovery journey. This involves sustainable development projects to rebuild infrastructure, improve healthcare and education, and enhance community resilience.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Read insights from World Vision&rsquo;s global director for humanitarian operations: <a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/5-essential-lessons-weve-learned-responding-to-earthquakes">&ldquo;5 essential lessons we&rsquo;ve learned responding to earthquakes</a></em>.<em>&rdquo;</em></p>
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<p><strong>Major earthquakes prompting World Vision&rsquo;s response</strong></p>
<p>Here are some notable events where World Vision provided crucial aid to survivors:</p>
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<li><strong>2001 Bhuj, Gujarat, India earthquake:</strong> Magnitude 7.9, loss of 20,000 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2004-indian-ocean-earthquake-tsunami-facts"><strong>2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Magnitude 9.1, loss of 230,000 lives</li>
<li><strong>2005 Kashmir earthquake:</strong> Magnitude 7.6, loss of 73,000 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2010-haiti-earthquake-facts"><strong>2010 Haiti earthquake</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Magnitude 7.0, loss of at least 250,000 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2011-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-facts"><strong>2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Magnitude 9.0, loss of 20,000 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2015-nepal-earthquake-facts"><strong>2015 Nepal earthquake</strong></a><strong>:</strong>&nbsp;Magnitude 7.8, loss of 9,000 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2016-ecuador-earthquake-facts"><strong>2016 Ecuador earthquake</strong><strong>:</strong></a> Magnitude 7.8, loss of 700 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2017-mexico-earthquakes-facts"><strong>2017 Mexico earthquakes</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Magnitudes 8.1 and 7.1, loss of at least 225 lives</li>
<li><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2018-indonesia-earthquake-facts"><strong>2018 Indonesia earthquakes and tsunami</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Magnitudes 6.9 and 7.5, loss of at least 2,000 lives</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/haiti-earthquake-facts">2021 Haiti earthquake</a>:</strong> Magnitude 7.2, loss of 2,000 lives</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/2023-turkey-and-syria-earthquake-faqs">2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake</a>:</strong> Magnitude 7.8, loss of 55,000 lives</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/afghanistan-crisis-facts">2023 Afghanistan earthquakes:</a></strong> Magnitude 6.3, loss of 2,000 lives</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/myanmar-earthquake-facts-faqs-how-to-help">2025 Myanmar earthquake</a>:</strong> Magnitude 7.7, loss of over 3,600 lives</li>
<li><strong><a href="/disaster-relief-news-stories/afghanistan-crisis-facts#quake">2025 Afghanistan earthquake</a>:</strong> Magnitude 6, loss of over 1,400 lives</li>
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			<p>The intensification of the war in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, has deeply affected a generation of the country&rsquo;s population: its children. Many have lost family members and loved ones, been injured, or faced drastic disruptions to their lives. Forced to leave their homes and communities, unable to attend school, and living in unsafe environments, children continue to experience challenges no one should have to face. Their needs are expected to become even more pressing with the continuation of harsh conditions, as over 2,400 children have been killed or injured since the escalation, averaging <a href="https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/average-least-16-children-killed-or-injured-ukraine-every-week-escalation-war-nears" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16 child causalities per week</a>.</p>
<h2 id="faqs">Ukraine crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help</h2>
<p>Find answers to frequently asked questions about the war in Ukraine, and learn how to help children and their families.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#fast-facts">Fast facts: Ukraine crisis&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="#latest">What is the current situation in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#people">How many people are affected by the war in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#what">What are the widespread impacts of the crisis in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#children">How are children being impacted by the war in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#response">What&rsquo;s World Vision doing to help people affected by the war in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#reach">How many people has World Vision helped since the start of the war in Ukraine?</a></li>
<li><a href="#help">How can I help people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine?</a></li>
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<h2 id="fast-facts">Fast facts: Ukraine crisis</h2>
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<li>The conflict in Ukraine has displaced over 3.5 million people within the country and forced over&nbsp;<a href="https://data.unhcr.org/en/situations/ukraine?utm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">6.8 million to leave the country</a> as of January 2025.</li>
<li>The need for humanitarian assistance will remain substantial in 2025, with an estimated 12.7 million requiring humanitarian aid and protection, according to the U.N. Refugee Agency (UNHCR).</li>
<li>The war has sparked economic shocks and disruption with global ramifications, impacting people in poverty and contributing to an escalating global hunger crisis.</li>
<li>Children are among the most affected: As of early 2023, 5.3 million children were facing educational barriers, with 3.6 million impacted by school closures. And within months of the start of the conflict <a href="https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/war-ukraine-pushes-generation-children-brink-warns-unicef" target="_blank" rel="noopener">1.5 million were at risk of mental health issues</a>&nbsp;such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.</li>
<li>In response to the war, <strong>World Vision has reached over 2.26 million people</strong> in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and Georgia with lifesaving aid, shelter, child protection programs, and other essentials as of November 2024.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_105722" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-105722" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-105722 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A winter scene in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, with people bundled in coats crossing a city street amid snow flurries." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005.jpg 1200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005-1140x760.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/11/14111122/W397-0203-005.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-105722" class="wp-caption-text">Faced with extreme winter conditions in Ukraine, many towns and villages across the region have been without electricity due to snowstorms. Many Ukrainians rely on generators to stay warm, but those without access to alternative power sources face even greater challenges. In partnership with Aktion Deutschland Hilft and NGO &ldquo;Girls,&rdquo; World Vision delivered 500 kits in Dnipro and Kharkiv oblasts, each containing a hat, scarf, warm socks, thermos, and power bank to help those in need. (&copy; 2024 World Vision/photo by Laurentia Jora)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="latest">What is the current situation in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>The situation in Ukraine remains dire due to ongoing hostilities since February 2022, resulting in widespread displacement and increased humanitarian needs, especially during the winter months.</p>
<p>War-affected areas face severe food security challenges as continued air strikes and bombings have caused extensive damage. <a href="https://www.wvi.org/newsroom/ukraine/ukrainians-face-harsh-winter-amid-ongoing-attacks-energy-infrastructure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Millions of people are living in damaged buildings without basic necessities</a> like electricity, water, or heat. Access to essential services such as food, healthcare, education, and protection remains a daily struggle for many.</p>
<p>&ldquo;We heavily rely on humanitarian aid now. I&rsquo;m displaced &mdash; again. I had to leave my home in Donetsk Oblast when life there became unbearable. For two years, we lived without light, water, or heating. We were not living &mdash; we were just surviving,&rdquo; said Iryna, 64.</p>
<p>The ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure across Ukraine have left many without power, heating, and water as the country prepares for winter, with temperatures expected to drop below zero degrees.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I came to Zaporizhzhia, which is now just 35 kilometers from the frontlines. It&rsquo;s a city crowded with displaced families like mine, who&rsquo;ve fled the fighting. I&rsquo;m a pensioner, and my allowance isn&rsquo;t enough to cover basic food costs, let alone anything else. This winter terrifies me. I&rsquo;m scared of being left without heat again, of freezing, of not being able to cook or afford food and medicine. I don&rsquo;t know how I&rsquo;ll make it through.&rdquo;</p>
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<figure id="attachment_91705" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91705" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-91705 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. Dressed in winter gear, the father embraces his two children while the mother holds a baby." width="1280" height="725" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-1280x725.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-1536x870.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-640x363.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-200x113.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-360x204.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-850x482.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-1140x646.jpg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534.jpg 1587w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2023/06/W251-0056-013-e1685713071534-1280x725.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-91705" class="wp-caption-text">Ivan and Elena, along with their three children, Peotr, Ivan, and Violeta (shown left to right), have resettled in Moldova after their home in southern Ukraine was destroyed by bombing. However, Ivan struggled to find work in a region with limited job opportunities. World Vision&rsquo;s partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), local officials, and Moldovan host families provide financial aid and housing to Ukrainian refugees like Ivan. But both refugees and host families are feeling financial pressure as the conflict continues. World Vision is also supporting Ivan&rsquo;s host, Petru, and other host families with resources to cover the costs of supporting refugees. (&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Laurentia Jora)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="people">How many people are affected by the war in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>According to the United Nations (U.N.), 12.7 million people will need humanitarian aid and protection in 2025. In addition to the approximately 6.8 million refugees living outside Ukraine, millions more are still displaced within the besieged nation.</p>
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&ldquo;When the entire building shakes from a rocket that has just destroyed several houses in your neighborhood, and you have no heat, no water, no gas &nbsp;&mdash; &nbsp;you&rsquo;re sitting in the dark, sometimes with no contact with the outside world because there&rsquo;s no connection &mdash; you pray once again just to survive the day, hoping to see your loved ones one more time,&rdquo; said Svitlana, 61, from Marinka, Donetsk oblast.
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<figure id="attachment_99458" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-99458" style="width: 1178px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-99458 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A young girl with blue eyes in a pink hooded sweatshirt glances sideways as a boy appears in the background." width="1178" height="726" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355.jpg 1178w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355-640x394.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355-200x123.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355-360x222.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355-850x524.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355-1140x703.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1178px) 100vw, 1178px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/05/20121646/W251-0091-003-e1716270020355.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-99458" class="wp-caption-text">Diana and her brother Kostea (shown at ages 1 and 2, respectively) take part in a child-focused psychological support session in Moldova. After the 2022 escalation of the war in Ukraine, their mother, Anna, sought safety for her family in Moldova. Through a program by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), Anna and her children have accessed psychological support to help cope with the trauma of war and displacement. World Vision, in partnership with organizations like the DEC, has supported over 42,000 people with mental health and psychosocial support services in Moldova as of November 2024. (&copy; 2024 World Vision/photo by Dan Munteanu)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="what">What are the widespread impacts of the crisis in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>One of the bloodiest conflicts in Europe since World War II, this war has devastated the lives of Ukrainian children and families but has also caused economic disruptions that impact people living in poverty far beyond Eastern Europe. The crisis continues to pose a threat to regional stability and has significantly increased humanitarian needs, particularly during the winter months amid non-stop destruction.</p>
<p>U.N. agencies have observed a dramatic increase in global hunger, which was already on the rise, as conflict has complicated the delivery of crucial food exports from Ukraine.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_88677" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88677" style="width: 1620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-88677 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A Ukrainian mother lifts the hood of a new jacket over her son&rsquo;s head as he zips up the winter coat" width="1620" height="1080" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016.jpg 1620w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016-1140x760.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W397-0104-016.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88677" class="wp-caption-text">In Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Lyudmyla, a mother of five, helps her son with a new winter coat. The family received help staying warm in the winter because of a World Vision&ndash;supported cash assistance program that helps families pay for coats, shoes, and other necessities. (&copy; 2022 World Vision/photo by Oleksandra Shapkina)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="children">How are children being impacted by the war in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>The war in Ukraine has had a <a href="/about-us/media-center/world-vision-reports-on-what-three-years-of-war-have-cost-ukrainian-children">devastating impact on children</a>, with over 2,400 killed or injured since the conflict escalated in February 2022, an average of 16 child casualties every week, <a href="https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/average-least-16-children-killed-or-injured-ukraine-every-week-escalation-war-nears" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to UNICEF</a>.</p>
<p>Millions of children are caught in relentless hostilities, displacement, and shortages of essential resources like water, electricity, and healthcare. In areas directly affected by armed violence, nearly 3 million people urgently need access to warmth, clean water, and medical care. At the same time, widespread attacks have damaged schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure, deepening the crisis.</p>
<p>Children continue to endure immense psychological trauma, often spending hours in basements during air raid sirens, while 1.7 million lack access to safe water, and 3.4 million are without proper sanitation, increasing their risk of disease.</p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">&ldquo;I woke up hearing the bombs dropped in our small village located near Borodyanka,&rdquo; said Nina, who with her two sisters, endured shelling in northwest Kyiv, one of the first areas to be hit by airstrikes in late February 2022. Bombings forced the local school to shutter. The family, terrified of the fighting, stayed inside their home for one month. &ldquo;It was a terrible time. During my visit with our next-door neighbors, we were all crying,&rdquo; added Oksana, Nina&rsquo;s sister. </span></p>
<p style="background: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">World Vision&rsquo;s programming through a local partner helped support children like Nina and her sisters with ongoing psychosocial care in Borodyanka.</span></p>
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<figure id="attachment_94486" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-94486" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-94486 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A young blonde girl faces the camera, seated in a learning space. She&rsquo;s wearing headphones, and an open laptop sits before her." width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-640x427.jpeg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-200x133.jpeg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-360x240.jpeg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-850x567.jpeg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-1140x760.jpeg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005.jpeg 1620w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W322-0186-005-1280x853.jpeg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-94486" class="wp-caption-text">Emilia (pictured at 7), a Ukrainian refugee, finds solace and learning opportunities at World Vision&rsquo;s Happy Bubble, a Child-Friendly Space, in Romania. In response to the crisis in Ukraine, we establish safe and nurturing environments like Happy Bubble, supporting impacted children and their families. (&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Laurentia Jora)</figcaption></figure>
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<figure id="attachment_88678" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88678" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-88678 lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="A young boy in a tan sweatsuit and a woman with long brown hair play with toys." width="1280" height="853" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009.jpg 1620w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/W322-0147-009-1280x853.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-88678" class="wp-caption-text">Yullia and her son, Marat (pictured at 3), play at World Vision&rsquo;s Child-Friendly Space at Romexpo. For more than 30 years, World Vision has been active in Romania and currently supports refugees from Ukraine as well as host communities and institutions with 19 partners in 10 municipalities. (&copy; 2022 World Vision/photo by Christopher Lete)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="response">What&rsquo;s World Vision doing to help people affected by the war in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>Since the onset of the conflict, World Vision has consistently delivered lifesaving aid, shelter, child protection services, and other essentials to support the most vulnerable people. We are bringing our global expertise and local partnerships to respond to the war in Ukraine and throughout impacted regions.</p>
<p>Operating across every administrative region, known as oblasts, in Ukraine, World Vision collaborates with trusted local and international partners &mdash; including the WFP and UNICEF &mdash; to assist communities affected by the war. We&rsquo;ve also implemented a cash assistance program managed by partners in Ukraine, Romania, Moldova, and Georgia.</p>
<p>In response to the harsh winter, we launched a comprehensive five-month winterization program, running from November 2024 through March 2025. This includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cash assistance: Offering financial support to displaced communities affected by the conflict by helping them cover heating costs; purchase winter clothing, firewood, and coal; and pay utility bills.</li>
<li>Essential supplies: In partnership with local organizations, we&rsquo;re distributing generators, heaters, and power banks to families and shelters in frontline areas.</li>
<li>Winterization kits: These kits, containing thermal blankets, hygiene items, portable gas stoves, and gas cylinders, help families endure the freezing temperatures.</li>
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<p>Our efforts seek to provide immediate relief and enhance resilience for those most vulnerable to the challenges of winter.</p>
<p>Alongside immediate relief, we are also focused on long-term support through educational programs for children and adults, psychosocial and child protection services, livelihood support, and more, aiding communities build resilience and recover from crisis.</p>
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&ldquo;This winterization kit is crucial for families living close to the frontlines.&nbsp;These communities are hanging by a thread &mdash; with shattered windows, half-destroyed buildings, and entire neighborhoods in ruins. On top of that, energy plants are being targeted, leaving families without gas, heating, or water. Power outages are constant, making it nearly impossible to stay warm, boil water, or prepare food,&rdquo; said Yurii Bezkorovainyi, director of Will Help Together, World Vision&rsquo;s partner in Ukraine responsible for distributing the kits in frontline areas.
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<figure id="attachment_83832" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-83832" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-83832 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt='Team sets up tables in front of a trailer that says "free connectivity" and has logos for World Vision, N50, and ComputerAid' width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest.jpg 1200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest-1140x760.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2022/04/internet-access-to-Ukrainians-in-Bucharest.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-83832" class="wp-caption-text">Staff from World Vision, Computer Aid, and Geeks Without Frontiers set up a mobile CommsHub at Romexpo in Bucharest, Romania. The mobile hub helps refugees connect to the internet to gather information and services, plan their onward journeys, and communicate with loved ones who are still in Ukraine. (&copy; 2022 World Vision/photo by Brianna Piazza)</figcaption></figure>
<h2 id="reach">How many people has World Vision helped since the start of the war in Ukraine?</h2>
<p>We&rsquo;ve been responding since the first week of the crisis. As of 2025, our staff have provided essentials for approximately 2.26 million people across the region. Here are some highlights:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>In Ukraine</strong>, our efforts have supported over 1,35 million people, nearly half of whom are children.</li>
<li><strong>In Romania</strong>, we&rsquo;ve assisted more than 351,700 people with aid, including food, shelter, protection resources, and education and hygiene kits.</li>
<li><strong>In Moldova</strong>, over 510,320 people have been reached through our programming. We continue to support Moldovan families hosting refugees in 17 districts through our partnership with WFP.</li>
<li><strong>In Georgia</strong>, we&rsquo;ve helped support over 39,600 people with education, child protection, and programming, including vouchers for food, hygiene, clothing, and pharmacy costs.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_94485" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-94485" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-94485 size-full lazy" src="https://wvusstatic.com/email/met3/spacer.gif" alt="Adorned with a red rose wreath, a blonde woman proudly lifts a hexagon-shaped box filled with dried fruits." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004.jpg 1200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004-640x427.jpg 640w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004-200x133.jpg 200w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004-360x240.jpg 360w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004-850x567.jpg 850w, https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004-1140x760.jpg 1140w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" data-src="https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/2024/01/W251-0077-004.jpg"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-94485" class="wp-caption-text">Olga, a Ukrainian refugee and mother of two, showcases her traditional fruit confectionery, pastillas, at Eco-Local Farmers Market in Moldova in December 2023. Following a month-long training program, the &ldquo;Treats from Ukrainian Artisans&rdquo; event opened opportunities for refugees like Olga to exhibit and sell their unique products, promoting cultural exchange and community unity. Supported by World Vision and partners WeWorld and Katalyst Kitchens, the initiative aims to foster self-reliance, social integration, and entrepreneurship among refugees in Moldova. (&copy; 2023 World Vision/photo by Eugene Combo)</figcaption></figure>
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<h2 id="help">How can I help people impacted by the crisis in Ukraine?</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/refugees-news-stories/pray-refugees-disaster-survivors">Pray</a>:</strong> Join us in praying for the most vulnerable communities affected by the war in Ukraine.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief">Give</a>:</strong> Become a vital partner in World Vision&rsquo;s work to deliver help and hope to refugees and displaced children and families.</li>
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