In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters in 59 countries, helping more than 35.8 million people with relief aid they needed to survive. Learn more about some of the top disasters of 2023. In the United States alone, our programs also supported over 93,700 people during 15 emergencies.
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11 top disasters of 2024
In 2024, tens of millions of people worldwide faced extreme challenges. Floods devastated communities, landslides destroyed villages, and wars and conflict exacerbated suffering, hunger, and poverty. Learn about the top disasters, their global impact, and how World Vision is making a difference in vulnerable communities.
Special Features
From destruction to hope: 20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami
In 2004, a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered colossal tsunamis that inundated coastal areas across the region, catching communities off-guard and causing widespread destruction. One of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history, the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami impacted multiple countries and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Read about how World Vision responded and our ongoing efforts in the region.
From the Field
2015 Cyclone Pam: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
On March 13, 2015, Category 5 Cyclone Pam unleashed heavy winds and rain on Vanuatu, a string of South Pacific islands. The storm devastated homes, schools, crops, and water systems, impacting more than half of the population in one of the world’s poorest countries. Learn how World Vision responded in emergency relief and recovery efforts to aid impacted communities.
From the Field
2018 Indonesia quakes and tsunamis: Facts, FAQs, how to help
Discover key facts about the 2018 Indonesia earthquakes and tsunamis, including six events with magnitude 6.0 or higher. Learn more about the devastating impact on millions of people, and how World Vision swiftly responded with lifesaving supplies to help affected communities.
From the Field
Yemen crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Learn more about the crisis in Yemen, where ongoing conflict has affected an estimated 18.2 million people, and what World Vision is doing to help.
From the Field
Hurricane Katrina: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Explore the impact of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating disasters in U.S. history. Twenty years later, Katrina remains a defining moment in the nation’s memory and a benchmark for emergency response. Discover the far-reaching consequences of this historic storm and how World Vision helped families recover and rebuild.
Mpox outbreak: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency due to an mpox outbreak in over a dozen African countries, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reporting over 15,600 cases and 537 deaths in 2024. Learn more about what mpox is, which groups are most affected, and how World Vision is responding.
From the Field
Hurricane Barry: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana on July 13, 2019, bringing heavy rains, floods, and a dangerous storm surge. Learn how World Vision responded and supported affected communities.
From the Field
Ecuador earthquake: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Ecuador’s coast April 16, 2016 — killing almost 700 people and leveling homes, schools, and infrastructure. The deadly Ecuador earthquake made life harder for people suffering from El Niño flooding. Recovery called for an all-out effort to support health, nutrition, education, and rebuilding.