World Vision has been a steadfast presence in East Asia since 1950, operating in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Our multisector programmes are tailored to the needs and priorities of local communities. With the support of over 2,200 staff, more than 99% of whom are local, we deliver impactful and sustainable solutions.

Welcome to China: the world's 3rd-largest country with scenic mountains, deserts, sprawling cities, and the Great Wall. Home to 1.4 billion people, it's the 2nd-most populous

In East Asia, millions of women, girls, and people with disabilities face persistent inequalities that limit their access to essential services and lifelong opportunities. An estimated 43 million children in the region live with disabilities, many of whom are denied education and healthcare. Poverty forces nearly 1 in 10 children into child labour across the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, 1 in 5 girls are married before their 18th birthday, hindering their education and increasing their vulnerability to poverty.

Since 1982, World Vision International – China has been amongst the most active international NGOs in the fields of disaster risk reduction and relief response in China.

The East Asia region is home to an estimated 155.2 million people living in extreme poverty. The challenges faced by families in meeting their basic needs and securing their livelihoods are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, conflict, and rising costs of living.

The Solar Greenhouse Project aims to grow vegetables efficiently, ensuring food security for poor and low-income households while increasing their income sources.

World Vision's Jonathan Su, gives us a look at the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on life in China as well as insight into how our teams are responding help frontline staff on the ground.