Coronavirus response: Here at home and around the globe
Responding to the new coronavirus outbreak in over 70 countries with the goal of reaching 72 million people, including 36 million children. Our COVID-19 response is focused on where children are most at risk: areas of conflict, urban slums, and refugee settlements.
Global response
people reached through our COVID-19 emergency response
including children
As of Feb 22, 2021.
Progress stats
88,654
public hand-washing stations established or maintained
31,451,096
people reached through promotion of preventive behaviors
128,669
faith leaders equipped to spread prevention messages
8,441,555
masks provided to health facilities, health workers, and communities
4,681,942
Glove sets distributed, including to health facilities, health workers, and communities
482,416
disinfectant kits provided to healthcare facilities
$21,754,076
provided in cash and voucher assistance
1,461,446
kids supported with child protection projects
6,675,430
people reached with food assistance
281
global, regional, and national policy changes achieved
1,062
external engagements, partnering to protect children during the crisis
How to help others affected by COVID-19
Ways your donation can make an impact:
- $75 can provide a Family Emergency Kit for a vulnerable family in the U.S.
- $41 can provide health training for a community or faith leader in a developing country.
- $26 can provide a two month’s supply of antibacterial soap for a family in need.
Pray for people affected by coronavirus
Resources
See more stories of World Vision’s coronavirus response
What is the coronavirus? Facts, symptoms and how to help
Family Emergency Kits deliver hope to food-insecure families
How is coronavirus affecting sponsored children?
Kids activities: Fun things to do while schools are closed
Pastoral care and problem solving for church leaders
Response Plan
Through this first truly global response in World Vision’s 70-year history, we are leveraging our global reach and relationships like never before — pouring our collective expertise and dedication into protecting the most vulnerable children and communities.
Our unique approach is based on decades of experience responding to previous disease outbreaks, including HIV and AIDS, Cholera, Zika, and Ebola:
- Harnessing the power of faith leaders to promote important health and disease-prevention messages.
- Empowering community health workers with information for their communities, and equipping them to provide local care.
This work, both on a day-to-day basis and especially in emergency situations, is only possible through a network of hidden heroes: committed governments, foundations, companies, and individuals who generously give both time and resources.
COVID-19 Response Partners
Helping our neighbors get through the COVID-19 crisis
Help provide essentials both in the U.S. and abroad, like face masks and gloves for health workers; antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, and emergency food for children and families; and health training to keep everyone safe.