Emergency Relief

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Myanmar Earthquake Relief

On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, affecting multiple neighboring countries.

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Global Hunger Relief

Due to a mix of the impact of conflict, climate change and an economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated that 757 million people globally faced hunger. But with your participatio......

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Ukraine Crisis Response

Three years since the Ukraine crisis started, 6.3 million people, about 90% of them women and children, remain abroad in various parts of Europe and abroad. In total, one in every three people in Ukra......

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Afghanistan Earthquake Relief

On September 1st, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties and impact.

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Bangladesh Rohingya Crisis Response

In late August 2017, conflict broke out in Rakhine State, Myanmar. Forced to flee for their lives, 960,000 Rohingya—more than half of whom are children—are still living in limbo in the world’s largest......

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Syria Crisis Response

Syria’s civil war broke out in March 2011. The decade-long conflict has brought massive destruction to the country and deprived an entire generation of Syrian children of their childhood.



Emergency Relief: Rapid Response to Earthquakes and Global Crises

Our Approach to Global Disaster Response


Whether it is an unexpected natural disaster, such as a devastating earthquake, or the ongoing adversity brought by poverty, crises ravage precious lives and homes. When disaster strikes, World Vision responds immediately with life-saving emergency relief.

Immediate Emergency Response

  • Life-Saving Supplies: We prioritize the rapid distribution of food, clean water, and basic necessities to survivors of earthquakes, conflicts, and climate disasters.
  • Psychosocial Support: We provide mental health care and psychosocial support to help survivors process trauma, release post-disaster distress, and regain hope.
  • Child-Friendly Spaces: Our emergency relief includes protecting children by setting up safe environments where they can learn and play while their families recover.

Our Humanitarian Approach

World Vision is often among the first to arrive on the scene of an earthquake or crisis. Because we work in nearly 100 countries, we have local staff and prepositioned supplies ready to deploy emergency relief within the first 24 to 72 hours of a disaster.

Long-term Recovery & Resilience

  • Rehabilitation Projects: Beyond the initial crisis, we help the affected restore their livelihoods through agricultural support, infrastructure repair, and economic stability.
  • Disaster Risk Reduction: We help communities prepare for future risks. By establishing earthquake response mechanisms and early warning systems, we help families learn to stay safe during future disasters.

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Response Process