World Vision response

World Vision has distributed relief items in Hunan, one of the worst flood-affected provinces in southern China.

Two World Vision China emergency teams conducted rapid assessments in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.  During assessments, team members distributed hygiene kits and child-friendly kits.

As a result of the assessment findings quilts, additional hygiene kits and food will be distributed.  The first major distribution for Hunan province will include 1,000 quilts, 1,000 hygiene kits and 60 child-friendly kits.

Background information

Since early June, large parts of China have been beset by torrential rains, resulting in severe flooding and landslides. Hunan and Jiangx are currently the worst affected provinces.
 
The Government of the Peoples’ Republic of China has dispatched 5,000 tents and 30,000 quilts to affected communities in Guizhou, Hunan and Anhui provinces.  The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Civil Affairs have allocated US$25.38 million as living subsidies for individuals in the flood-hit areas.

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Children sponsored by Australians

There have been no reports of children and their communities sponsored by Australians, being injured or adversely affected by the flooding. However, please be assured that if we receive information of concern regarding any sponsored children we will contact sponsors immediately.

How you can help

Support for the Emergency & Preparedness Fund enables World Vision to prepare for emergencies by pre-stocking and positioning life-saving supplies and ensuring trained staff are available to be on the scene quickly, to respond to emergencies.

Find out more about our Emergency & Preparedness Fund or donate now.