Displaced children are safe and assisted to flourish
Protection and recognised rights for children on the move
Driven by factors such as poverty, economic disparities, environmental crises, and political instability, migration trends in Southeast and East Asia present a complex landscape fraught with challenges, particularly for vulnerable groups like children and youth. With approximately 18 million migrants within Southeast and East Asia, the impact of migration on communities is profound. In 2020 alone, an estimated 1.27 million children were on the move in the region. Against this backdrop, World Vision East Asia recognises the urgent need to intervene and address the multifaceted challenges posed by migration.
With migration trends showing no signs of abating, the time to act is now.
Through strategic programming and partnerships, World Vision aims to protect the rights and well-being of migrants, especially children, throughout the migration process. By minimising risks, promoting safe migration pathways, and providing access to essential services, World Vision seeks to ensure that migrants can move safely and with dignity. Additionally, initiatives such as child and youth participation and community engagement empower migrants to become active agents in shaping their own futures.
SDGs supported:
Our solution
Across East Asia, World Vision provides essential aid, helps vulnerable communities protect their children from violence, supports children who are suffering harm and emotional distress and provides safe places where children can get help. Instead of viewing children primarily as victims of migration, we engage them as active participants in rights-centred safe migration programmes.

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