A refugee woman in pink holds a palm over her face, as she carries a child on her back in Bangladesh

Emergency responses

Reaching children who need us most

Latest emergencies

Wars and natural disasters are terrifying and traumatic experiences for children.

When disaster strikes, we find new ways to reach children who need us most.

Family walking in deserted street

Middle East Emergency Appeal

Those impacted need your support. Donate to help them today.

A young child eats nutritional food in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Emergency Appeal

A recent earthquake means more children are at risk than ever.

A rescuer carries an injured child away from the rubble of a building following an earthquake in rebel-held Azaz, Syria February 6, 2023 in this still image taken from video. REUTERS/via Reuters TV

DEC Türkiye -Syria Earthquake Appeal

Those impacted need your support. Donate to help them today.

A malnourished child clinging on to its mother.

Global Hunger Crisis Appeal

We're responding to the massive hunger crisis threatening the lives of more than 45 million people.

A man hugs his daughter and granddaughter after they crossed the border from Ukraine into Poland

DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Children need your support. Donate to help them today.

Three children including 12-year-old Yonas (pictured in the middle) stand looking at the camera in a displacement camp in Northern Ethiopia.

Tigray Crisis Appeal

A deadly conflict is raging. Children are hungry, exhausted and scared. Your support is vital.

Indian girl with a mask covering her face, holding a school book, looks to the camera.

DEC Coronavirus Appeal

COVID-19 is devastating India. Vulnerable children in India and around the world need your help.

Eight month year old child in South Sudan hugs older child holding them, standing in front of a wall

South Sudan appeal

6 million facing hunger. But you can help. Find out how.

A boy peeks through a curtain on his shelter in Bangladesh

Help refugees from Myanmar

Families have fled violence and live in camps with little access to food or medical care.

A 7 month old in the DRC sits in the loving arms of his mum

Help children in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Children in this fragile country need your support.

Five-year-old Catherine looks into the sky where she lives with other Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

Syria crisis - 12 years on

Millions of children are still suffering. Donate to help Syrian children today.

More about our work in emergencies

How we respond to support communities to survive, recover, and rebuild for a better future.

Somali mother holding her child while sat in front of a makeshift tent in an internally displaced persons camp

Responding to emergencies

When war and disasters happen, we respond with immediate relief and long-term rebuilding.

World Vision staff member waves with his back to camera in front of a crowd of people

The difference we make in emergencies

Some of our recent successes helping communities respond when disasters strike.

Mother in Bangladesh holding her baby whilst standing in the doorway of her makeshift home talking to a World Vision staff member with back to camera

Children's Emergency Fund

Help children when they're at their most vulnerable.