Asia-Pacific is the most climate-exposed and disaster-prone region in the world. As many as 65% of children in East Asia are exposed to multiple shocks which are becoming increasingly frequent, especially flooding, drought, saltwater inundation, and climate-related diseases. Children and families living in poverty are particularly vulnerable, bearing the brunt of these recurrent crises and their longterm consequences.

World Vision Lesotho’s National Director calls for stronger disaster preparedness, resilience-building, and collaboration to protect communities from urban disasters.

World Vision's flexible programming in Ukraine, Moldova, Sudan, and Somalia highlights the need for adaptive, evidence-based strategies to address escalating global crises.

World Vision Lesotho’s National Director emphasizes disaster preparedness, resilience, and child protection at the National Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction.

Disaster Risk Reduction Programming in Asia and the Pacific

This story tells of how local disaster risk management committees are making a tangible difference in the lives of people in central Mozambique, particularly in the Zambezia province, which is prone to flooding. It focuses on the positive impact of these committees, using the example of Laurito, a father of three, who was relocated to a safer area away from floodwaters thanks to the efforts of his local committee.

East Asia is one of the most climate-exposed and disaster-prone region. Up to 65% of children face multiple and increasingly frequent shocks, including flooding, drought, saltwater inundation, and climate-related diseases. Children and families living in poverty are disproportionately affected.

World Vision combats poverty and climate change, focusing on vulnerable children. ESCA ensures sustainable, impactful projects to protect and restore the planet.