World Vision responds to two main types of emergency:
In large responses, World Vision coordinates with other aid agencies to avoid duplication and make sure there are no gaps in the response.
Your support will help us respond rapidly to save lives and protect children affected by disasters.
With staff members in nearly 100 countries, pre-positioned relief items and trained response teams, we respond to disasters speedily and effectively. We are on the ground before, during and after a disaster to help children and families not just cope, but thrive with dignity.
Relief | After an emergency event, World Vision’s priority is to save lives. We distribute aid to meet basic needs like clean water, food and non-food items. To help children heal and provide them with psychosocial support, we set up Child-Friendly Spaces where children can play, learn, make friends, develop routines and feel safe.
Recovery | In the initial years after the emergency, we partner with relevant stakeholders to provide educational opportunities for children, ensure the availability of basic healthcare and clean water, and re-establish family livelihoods to improve their access to sustainable food sources.
Rehabilitation | For the next couple of years, we help communities return to pre-disaster conditions or better, train and empower them to increase and diversify their incomes, and support sustainable development projects such as improved water systems, nutritional practices and healthcare facilities.
On Friday, 28 March, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at 12:50 PM local time, followed by a 6.4 aftershock. The quake destroyed homes, hospitals, and infrastructure across Myanmar, with impacts felt in neighboring countries. World Vision is responding to help 500,000 affected people. Your donation will provide essential water, food, and temporary shelter to displaced families and vulnerable children.
A significant escalation of conflict has occurred in the Middle East, with fresh violence in the region leaving thousands dead and over a million seeking safety. World Vision is ready to provide food, Non-Food Items (fuel, hygiene kits etc.) and protection interventions for children and families affected by this growing conflict in Lebanon.
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