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

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

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

Disaster Risk Reduction Programming in Asia and the Pacific

World Vision combats poverty and climate change, focusing on vulnerable children. ESCA ensures sustainable, impactful projects to protect and restore the planet.

"World Vision Haiti empowers vulnerable children through food, education & health programs amid crises. Join us to bring hope and build resilient communities."

Key findings indicate that 68% of the households have graduated from extreme poverty to sustainable livelihoods. Through improved food security, financial stability, and stronger disaster resilience, families are building brighter futures. Discover how the Ultra Poor Graduation (UPG) project, is a 39-month initiative funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) transformative project is changing lives in Baidoa, Somalia.

World Vision's 2021 plan enhances response quality in Ukraine, Moldova, Sudan, and Somalia, focusing on learning, stewardship, inclusion, localisation, and programming.

Discover how World Vision Bangladesh empowered communities, strengthened systems, and transformed lives in 2024. Read our Annual Report 2024