Asia-Pacific is the most climate-exposed and disaster-prone region in the world. As many as 65% of children in East Asia are exposed to multiple shocks which are becoming increasingly frequent, especially flooding, drought, saltwater inundation, and climate-related diseases. Children and families living in poverty are particularly vulnerable, bearing the brunt of these recurrent crises and their longterm consequences.

World Vision Lesotho’s National Director calls for stronger disaster preparedness, resilience-building, and collaboration to protect communities from urban disasters.

World Vision's flexible programming in Ukraine, Moldova, Sudan, and Somalia highlights the need for adaptive, evidence-based strategies to address escalating global crises.

Disaster Risk Reduction Programming in Asia and the Pacific

World Vision Lesotho’s National Director emphasizes disaster preparedness, resilience, and child protection at the National Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction.

East Asia is one of the most climate-exposed and disaster-prone region. Up to 65% of children face multiple and increasingly frequent shocks, including flooding, drought, saltwater inundation, and climate-related diseases. Children and families living in poverty are disproportionately affected.

World Vision held a dialogue with school reps and local media on protecting children's rights in the media, gathering 90 participants, including educators and journalists.

World Vision has been successful in advocating for government provision of nutrition services in Cambodia.