--- title: Disaster Relief Partnerships --- [Skip to content](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#main-content) [![](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wv-logo-new-RR-HEX.png?width=1149&height=231&name=wv-logo-new-RR-HEX.png)Homepage](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/?hsLang=en) - Business Solutions - [Donate Product](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org?hsLang=en) - [Disaster Relief](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships) - [Engage Employees](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/employee-engagement?hsLang=en) - [Marketing Solutions](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/cause-related-marketing-with-world-vision?hsLang=en) - [Become a Proud Supporter](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/proudsupporter?hsLang=en) - Insights - [Blog](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/blog?hsLang=en) - [Podcast](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/the-sustainable-supply-chain-forum-podcast?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/en-us/maximize-impact-with-trusted-excess-inventory-donations-world-vision?hsLang=en) [Start a Product Donation](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/donationreviewform?hsLang=en) - Business Solutions - [Donate Product](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org?hsLang=en) - [Disaster Relief](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships) - [Engage Employees](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/employee-engagement?hsLang=en) - [Marketing Solutions](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/cause-related-marketing-with-world-vision?hsLang=en) - [Become a Proud Supporter](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/proudsupporter?hsLang=en) - Insights - [Blog](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/blog?hsLang=en) - [Podcast](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/the-sustainable-supply-chain-forum-podcast?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/en-us/maximize-impact-with-trusted-excess-inventory-donations-world-vision?hsLang=en) [Start a Product Donation](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/donationreviewform?hsLang=en) 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. [Become a Disaster Relief Partner Today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) World Vision has helped restore more than 400 homes after Hurricane Helene ## 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." [Become a Disaster Relief Partner Today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) ![LA Fires](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/D400-2364-239.jpg?width=1000&height=665&name=D400-2364-239.jpg "LA Fires") *After the L.A. fires, 5 year old Lukas walks through the debris where his family home used to stand.* ## 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. [Become a Disaster Relief Partner Today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) ![A smiling child receives donated product](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/kidnba.webp?width=2000&height=1334&name=kidnba.webp "A smiling child receives donated product") ## 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. [Become a disaster relief partner today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) ## Why World Vision? #### Trusted by leading companies ![abercrombie](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/245013944/abercrombie.svg) ![ace-logo](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/245013944/ace-logo.svg) ![Baxter International Foundation is a World Vision Disaster Relief Partner](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/baxter-e1655497120606.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=baxter-e1655497120606.jpg) ![bombas-logo](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/bombas-logo.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=bombas-logo.png) ![cabi](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/cabi.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=cabi.webp) ![Dart_Logo_Blue](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/Dart_Logo_Blue.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=Dart_Logo_Blue.webp) ![Goodwin logo](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/Goodwin%20logo.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Goodwin%20logo.png) ![Henry_Schein-Logo.wine](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/Henry_Schein-Logo.wine.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Henry_Schein-Logo.wine.png) ![henry schein cares](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/henry%20schein%20cares.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=henry%20schein%20cares.jpg) ![hope for new york](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/hope%20for%20new%20york.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=hope%20for%20new%20york.webp) ![KLA](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/KLA.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=KLA.webp) ![lowes-logo-transparent](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/lowes-logo-transparent.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=lowes-logo-transparent.png) ![MIlgard](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/MIlgard.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=MIlgard.png) ![Pfizer-logo-200x73](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pfizer-logo-200x73.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Pfizer-logo-200x73.png) ![P&G-1-1-1](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/P&G-1-1-1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=P&G-1-1-1.png) ![QVC_Group_logo.svg](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/QVC_Group_logo.svg.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=QVC_Group_logo.svg.png) ![smartbuy](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/smartbuy.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=smartbuy.png) ![soapbox](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/soapbox.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=soapbox.webp) ![toy foundation](https://245013944.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245013944/hubfs/toy%20foundation.webp?width=1200&length=1200&name=toy%20foundation.webp) ## 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. ### Serves 3.4M annually in the U.S. [Become a Disaster Relief Partner Today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) ## 75+ years of disaster response experience For decades, World Vision has responded to crises around the world—adapting our approach over time to meet urgent needs, support recovery, and help communities build resilience for the future.  ### 1950s-19902 - 1950 World Vision is founded during the Korean War - 1960s Early emergency relief efforts expand globally - 1970 Bhola cyclone response in South Asia - 1976 Guatemala earthquake response - 1980s Ethiopia famine response - 1985 Mexico City earthquake response - 1988 Armenia earthquake response - 1994 Rwandan genocide response ### 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 ![Haitit](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Haitit.jpg?width=979&height=535&name=Haitit.jpg)   ### 2011-Present - 2011 [East Africa hunger crisis response](https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/famine-no-more) - 2011 [Japan earthquake and tsunami response](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2011-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-facts) - 2013 [Typhoon Haiyan response](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2013-typhoon-haiyan-facts) - 2014 [West Africa Ebola response](https://www.worldvision.org/health-news-stories/2014-ebola-virus-outbreak-facts) - 2015 [Nepal earthquake response](https://www.worldvision.org/about-us/media-center/world-vision-nepal-earthquake-response-6-months-on#:~:text=World%20Vision%20International%20Nepal%20Earthquake,in%20the%20hardest%2Dhit%20districts%20\() - 2017 [Rohingya refugee crisis response](https://www.worldvision.org/refugees-news-stories/rohingya-refugees-bangladesh-facts) - 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic response](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/what-is-coronavirus-facts) - 2021 [Kentucky tornados](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2021-united-states-tornadoes-facts) - 2022 [Ukraine crisis response](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/ukraine-crisis-facts-faqs-and-how-to-help) - 2023 [Maui fires](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/maui-wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) - 2024 [Hurricanes Helene and Milton](https://vimeo.com/1164867224) - 2025 [LA fires](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/california-fires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) - 2026 [Sudan hunger crisis](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/sudan-hunger-crisis-rainy-season-threatens-aid) ![D400-2339-005](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/D400-2339-005.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=D400-2339-005.jpg "D400-2339-005") ### 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 ![flag disaster](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/flag%20disaster.webp?width=2000&height=1330&name=flag%20disaster.webp "flag disaster") 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. [Become a Disaster Relief Partner Today](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships#DisasterReliefPartner) ## Frequently asked questions What disasters are you responding to? For current disasters, [check our LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldvisionusa/) or reach out to your Corporate Engagement rep. In 2025, we responded to the following disasters: ![](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?width=961&height=649&name=image-png.png) 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. 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