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February 10th, 2023

Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

It is the worst disaster for this region in more than 80 years. The numbers keep growing and are staggering … but it is the reality of photos and videos that wake us up at night.

November 3rd, 2022

A Heart for the Hungry: Witnessing the realities of famine

How will we feed our families in a famine? Will our children survive? Where do we go from here? Where can we find water? Will someone help us?

March 11th, 2011

Japan Earthquake Highlights Disaster Risk Reduction

Houses, cars and buildings were washed away in a tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011. Photo by REUTERS/KYODO,

December 27th, 2010

Freedom from worms for Somali children

Imagine if every child under the age of 5 could be cured from painful intestinal parasites, which infect 40% of the world’s children, causing sickness

October 13th, 2010

Thank you letter from Kenya

This letter arrived from Kenya the day before Teriano Soit reported to classes at a university in Kenya. What makes Teriano so special is that she is

September 25th, 2010

Tornado-Like Haiti Storm Kills 5

A serious tornado-like storm tore through Port-au-Prince Friday night, killing five people, injuring 50, and ripping nearly 6,000 emergency tents to

July 23rd, 2010

Staff Profile: Jillian Thorp's Story of Survival

World Concern Haiti staff member Jillian Thorp talks with engineers overseeing house repairs. Photo by Frank Thorp. World Concern attracts people who

May 1st, 2009

Snapshots From A Bangladesh Slum

A boy wades through a festering trash pile in Bangladesh, looking for food. Humanitarian organization World Concern is working nearby, improving

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