World Vision Reaches 1,355 People Following Nepal Flash Floods

When floodwaters swept through Devighat, Nuwakot, they left behind more than damaged homes. Families were displaced, children's routines were disrupted, and entire sections of the community became unrecognizable. In this field account WVI Nepal staff shares observations from the ground and the urgent needs facing children and families in the aftermath of Nepal's 2026 flash floods.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, with more than 1,000 confirmed fatalities and thousands still missing, strengthened child protection measures are urgently needed to support displaced children and their families.

Persons with disabilities make up the world’s largest minority—80% live in low- and middle-income countries. In Asia Pacific alone, nearly 108 million children with disabilities face mounting climate risks, for instance, more treacherous typhoons, floods and heatwaves.

In Faryab, a community-based disaster management group is responding to floods, fires and other risks, protecting lives, livelihoods and building resilience.

This article explores how World Vision's Channels of Hope (CoH) approach is supporting the fight against Ebola in Ituri Province by engaging religious leaders and communities. By training faith leaders to deliver culturally relevant health messages, the programme helps build trust, reduce stigma, and encourage the adoption of preventive measures. Through testimonies from health professionals and religious leaders in Nyakunde, the story demonstrates that defeating Ebola requires not only medical interventions but also strong community engagement and trusted local voices.

As of 2 September 2026, World Vision International Nepal's Flash Flood Response Situation Report 1 provides an overview of the humanitarian impact of the devastating floods affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and surrounding districts. With 50,000 people affected and more than 21,000 displaced, the report highlights urgent needs in food security, shelter, WASH, child protection, and education. It outlines World Vision's 90-day emergency response targeting 10,000 people across 2,000 households and reports that 900 people have been reached with life-saving assistance, including food support, kitchen kits, shelter kits and essential non-food items, water purification supplies, solar lights, hygiene kits, dignity kits for women and girls, and psychosocial support.

This article highlights how communities in Karawa, North Ubangi, used World Vision DRC’s Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approach to identify insecurity as a key concern and peacefully advocate for stronger protection measures. Through community mobilisation, dialogue with authorities and a formal advocacy memorandum, residents demonstrated how informed citizens can influence local governance and contribute to building safer, more resilient communities.

Our latest Strategy Achievements Factsheet captures key results and milestones achieved since the strategy was introduced. It provides a snapshot of the progress made so far, across our priority areas, highlighting the reach, partnerships and approaches contributing to sustainable impact.