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Disaster relief partnerships

You can help when it matters most

without slowing down your business

As a disaster relief partner, you can deliver the right support at the right time—before, during, and after a disaster.

When every minute matters, uncertainty gets in the way

When disaster strikes, your company wants to help — but often you don’t know how to act quickly or where to start. The challenge isn't caring, it's knowing what to do.

Internal approvals take time. Needs are unclear. And without the right partner, even well-intentioned efforts can fall short.

While decisions are being made, communities are waiting.

And your team is still expected to deliver on "business as usual."

When people look to you, you need an answer

Your employees want to help

But vetting a partner takes time

Your customers want to help

But they need an opportunity

Your leadership wants to help

But they need a plan

Stop hesitating, start responding

World Vision helps your company move from intention to action quickly, responsibly, and at scale.

We provide a clear, structured way to respond to disasters without slowing down your operations or creating internal complexity.

Instead of figuring it out in the moment, you’ll have a partner who’s ready to help you respond when it matters most.

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How you can help

Before a disaster

Donate or fund pre-positioned "Never-Zero" inventory

During a disaster

Launch campaigns to engage customers and staff or donate essential products

After a disaster

Donate product or help fund the years-long work needed to get families and communities back on their feet.

Why World Vision?

Trusted by leading companies

Built for speed, proven at scale

Responds to disasters in 24–72 hours

Active in nearly 100 countries

3,800+ local partners in the U.S.

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Serves 3.4M annually in the U.S.

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In 2025, we:

Responded to

104 disasters in 70 countries

Served

35.6 million disaster survivors, including 18.6 million children

Distributed

90,757 pallets of donated product, valued at $257+ million, including $206 million in the U.S.*

Partnered

with more than, 1,100 companies across the U.S.*

*across all causes, including disaster response

Be ready before the next disaster hits

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The companies that lead in moments of crisis aren’t scrambling to figure it out.

They already have a plan.
They already have a partner.

World Vision helps you respond quickly, act responsibly, and deliver meaningful impact — without disrupting your business.

When people ask, “How can we help?”
You’ll already have the answer.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Become a disaster relief partner today

The first step is a conversation.

Our team will work with you to understand your company’s capabilities, discuss potential response scenarios, and help you build a clear, practical plan.

That way, when disaster strikes, your company is ready to act.