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Disaster response: in depth

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Phyllis Freeman

How we respond to disasters

The impact of major disasters has increased thirteen-fold in the last 50 years. Global weather trends and increasing political upheavals indicate that the needs will continue to grow. Immediate emergency response, disaster mitigation and a commitment to long-term rebuilding are critical. World Vision is on the ground in some 100 countries—and responded to some 75 emergencies last year. Read more ...

Resources for journalists :: Learn more :: Reports :: Current hotspots :: Archived disasters: Additional resources

Read about 8 ways to talk to kids about disasters on the World Vision blog


The early days of a disaster from Thomson Reuters Foundation on Vimeo.

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Work crew building new shelter in Haiti.
Work crew building transitional housing for people in Haiti.

Children playing in front of new transitional houses in Haiti
Children playing in front of a transitional house in Haiti.

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World Vision distribute relief packs after Tropical Storm Washi.

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Women receiving food in the Horn of Africa.

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