East Asia Annual Regional Snapshot 2022

Asia and the Pacific is home to an estimated 155.2 million people living in extreme poverty i.e under $ USD 2.15 per day. Challenges faced by poor families in meeting their basic needs and securing their livelihoods are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, natural disasters, conflict, and rising cost of living.

More than 8 million vulnerable children and families across East Asia were positively impacted by our programmes in 2022. Additionally, through our engagement with governments and advocacy networks, we contributed to 142 policy changes, creating a more positive enabling environment for 44 million vulnerable children to access their rights, harness opportunities, and achieve their potential.