Updates on Disasters and Humanitarian Emergencies

Current humanitarian emergencies

International disaster response

> Crisis in Congo

Thousands of people, including those who are sick, elderly women and young children, have been forced from their homes by heavy fighting in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our staff is working around the clock to help displaced children and families who have come to us for help.
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> Global food crisis

As food and fuel prices continue to rise, poor households that were already struggling to afford basic foods are being pushed deeper into poverty, while many newly vulnerable groups are emerging — particularly in urban areas. More than 800 million people in developing countries experience hunger daily.
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> Sudan

In the Darfur region of Sudan, the ongoing conflict between rebel groups and the government has driven more than 2.45 million people into temporary camps — and more than 200,000 have been killed. World Vision has provided humanitarian assistance such as food aid, access to clean water, and medical care to war-affected children and adults in Darfur since June 2004.
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Disaster response in the United States

> Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

World Vision distributed emergency relief supplies to thousands of evacuees who fled the Gulf Coast region in the face of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. World Vision is working together with local partners to target families who need help the most.
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