World Vision staff walk along a muddy road in Honduras, delivering comfort kits to a child-friendly space.

Disaster relief

First in, last out—our relief work does more than save lives. When disaster strikes, we feed, comfort and protect children who’ve experienced the unthinkable. But we don’t stop there. We stay for as long as it takes to help communities to rebuild.

Life can change in an instant

Over 473 million children live in conflict-affected areas. By late 2024, more than 123 million people were forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence and persecution.

Whether caused by conflict or climate, natural or human-made disasters, humanitarian emergencies can erupt unexpectedly or build up over time. That's when disaster relief becomes critical.

Always ready

Our global network ensures we can respond swiftly. With seven strategically located warehouses worldwide, we can quickly deliver emergency supplies to up to 225,000 people.

The first 72 hours

With more than 31,000 staff in 100 countries, we are quick to the scene in an emergency. Here’s how we help save lives:

Prioritize children, especially those who require first aid or have been separated from their guardians.

Distribute emergency food packs and supplies, such as high energy biscuits for young children, tarpaulins, tents, cooking pots and jerry cans for water and fuel. If needed, we also organize in-kind food distribution with the World Food Programme.

Assess community infrastructure, such as roads, airstrips, bridges, community centres, schools and homes.

Distribute electronic cash transfers to families in urgent need, which they can use to purchase food at local markets, if possible.

3.9 million

people reached through our response efforts. We responded to 34 emergencies, including those in fragile contexts, in 32 countries.

In 2025, we delivered over 16 million resources like toys, medical aupplies and solar panels.

Our work doesn’t end after 72 hours. In fact, we stay as long as it takes—sometimes even years—to help communities recover and rebuild.

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