Preparing for emergencies

Through your support, the Emergency & Preparedness Fund enables World Vision to prepare and respond to humanitarian needs in both natural and man-made emergencies through disaster management. This includes preparedness, response, rehabilitation and transition to long-term development.

Relief Preparedness

World Vision anticipates emergency needs and prepares to meet them before disaster strikes. This is done through community engagement and training.

Emergency & Preparedness funding enables World Vision to pre-stock ‘ready-to-go’ emergency supplies in warehouses strategically located around the world. Warehouses and suppliers allow us to quickly send emergency relief supplies such as water purification tablets, shelter materials, cooking utensils and blankets to devastated areas.

Rapid Response

Our Global Rapid Response Team can respond within 72 hours to disasters anywhere in the world, bringing expertise in crisis management and emergency logistics.

World Vision Australia also has the capacity to rapidly mobilise staff to respond to emergencies in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, our ongoing work in nearly 100 countries gives us contacts in local areas, who can help to get relief programs up and running quickly in an emergency to save lives and reduce human suffering.

Long-Term Rehabilitation

After a crisis, short and long-term needs persist. World Vision often remains in each location with a continuing commitment to relief and rehabilitation, enabling communities to rebuild and move forward. This commitment distinguishes World Vision’s relief efforts throughout the world.