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.

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Hurricane Melissa Response

The scale of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa is emerging, with dozens of people known to have died across the Caribbean. Please help us to support those affected.
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After the emergency, why does World Vision stay?

Why we remain long after news headlines quiet

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Our emergency work in recent years

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

In 2024, with the support of donors in Canada...

36
emergencies were responded to
Over 4.5 million
people were supported through donor contributions
35
countries benefited from generous donations

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