Emergency Response

Our disaster relief work saves lives – but it does far more than that. We warm, nourish, comfort and protect children who’ve experienced the unthinkable. We continue to walk beside them as their communities rebuild. And we press governments for programs and policies to secure their futures.

Emergency appeal

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After the emergency, why does World Vision stay?

Why we remain long after news headlines quiet

World Vision is ready to respond

Our emergency work in recent years

  • Global Hunger Response

    As of April 2022, the World Food Programme now estimates that nearly half of all deaths among children under five are caused by hunger. You can make a positive difference right now by supporting World Vision’s response to the hunger crisis.

  • Support Emergency Response

    World Vision is often one of the first organizations to begin emergency relief work after a disaster such as flooding, earthquakes, and conflict.

  • Support in Fragile Contexts

    Marred by conflict and violence, fragile contexts are some of the world’s most dangerous places to live. In these contexts, life can change in an instant.

You supported our crisis responses in 2025

34 emergencies
in 32 countries, including fragile contexts
3.9M +
people reached through our response efforts
50,827
people received kits to support their health and well-being during crises