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2000-2010
- 2001 Earthquake response in El Salvador
- 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami response
- 2005 Pakistan earthquake response
- 2005 Hurricane Katrina response
- 2008 Cyclone Nargis response
- 2008 Sichuan earthquake response
- 2010 Haiti earthquake response
What disasters are you responding to?
For current disasters, check our LinkedIn or reach out to your Corporate Engagement rep. In 2025, we responded to the following disasters:
How quickly can we respond through World Vision?
World Vision is built for rapid response. Because we have prepositioned supplies across the country, we are able to mobilize and respond quickly—often putting trucks on the road even before a severe storm has let up. This way, emergency supplies are available as soon as safely possible.
By partnering with us ahead of time, you can help us preposition supplies to respond fast when the need is urgent.
Or, by partnering with us during or after a disaster, you can help us send critical aid to affected communities and help us restock the prepositioned goods that were deplenished.
Do we need to plan ahead, or can we respond in the moment?
Both are possible—but planning ahead leads to a faster, more effective response.
When companies establish a disaster partnership in advance, they can move quickly with a clear plan, aligned stakeholders, and a trusted partner already in place.
Without that preparation, response efforts often take longer and require more coordination during critical moments.
What types of disaster relief support can our company provide?
Companies can support disaster response in several ways, depending on their capabilities:
- Product donations (e.g., hygiene, household goods, shelf-stable food, building materials)
- Financial contributions to support rapid response and recovery
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Cause marketing campaigns tied to disaster relief
World Vision works with your team to determine the best fit based on your resources and goals.
How do you ensure disaster relief resources reach the right communities?
World Vision works through a network of trusted local partners, including nonprofits, churches, and schools that have deep roots in their communities.
These partners help identify real-time needs and distribute resources directly to affected families, ensuring aid is both relevant and impactful.
All distribution is coordinated and documented to ensure accountability.
What happens after the initial disaster response?
World Vision’s work extends beyond immediate relief.
In addition to emergency response, we support long-term recovery, helping communities rebuild homes, restore livelihoods, and strengthen resilience for the future, often for years after the initial disaster.
How is becoming a disaster relief partner different from making a one-time donation?
One-time donations can help—but they often happen after critical early response windows and may lack coordination.
A disaster relief partnership with World Vision gives your company a prepared, repeatable way to respond, with trusted logistics, local partners, and a clear plan already in place.
That means faster action, better coordination, and more meaningful impact.