Asia-Pacific
In the region, 88 million people are affected by acute hunger, driven by both immediate humanitarian crises-such as those in Myanmar and Bangladesh long-term developmental challenges.
World Vision supports vulnerable girls and boys impacted by climate change, migration and food insecurity. The organisation also strengthens community resilience to withstand shocks and crises better.
East Africa
The region is facing compounded crises driven by conflicts, widespread displacement and climate shocks, leaving nearly 62 million people acutely food insecure. Over 26 million people are displaced, with Sudan representing the world's largest displacement crisis at 11.3 million. An estimated 834,000 people in the region are experiencing famine, accounting for over 40% of the global famine caseload.
For more than 40 years, World Vision has partnered with communities across East Africa-from rural agricultural villages to urban centres and fragile, conflict-affected areas. Our experience has shown that holistic, community-based approaches are the most effective way to transform lives and build resilience.
Latin America and the Caribbean
In the region, 40.8 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity. The region faces a complex web of challenges, including income inequality, limited access to land and scarce employment opportunities. These factors are driving hunger and malnutrition. Additionally, the region is highly vulnerable to climate change, with increasing frequency and severity of hurricanes, floods and droughts, further intensified by El Niño and La Niña weather patterns.
Based on operational capacity, World Vision has prioritised 14.2 million for immediate assistance.
Middle East and Eastern Europe
The region is experiencing unprecedented levels of crisis, with millions affected by relentless conflict, political instability, staggering refugee crises and a deepening economic downturn. In 2024, over 41 million people were acutely food insecure, with soaring Inflation and high food prices compounding the crisis.
In this challenging context, World Vision MEER stands as a trusted and stable partner, delivering impact for children through a holistic, nexus-based approach, deep long-standing relationships with local communities and partners and a commitment to child participation and empowerment in all aspects of its work.
Southern Africa
In 2024, 55 million people in Southern Africa faced acute food insecurity, driven by a combination of climatic shocks (notably El Niño-induced drought), conflict (e.g., eastern DRC, northern Mozambique), disease outbreaks and economic challenges. Widespread drought has led Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe to declare national drought disasters, with Mozambique and Angola also severely affected. The crisis has caused significant food deficits and worsened already high malnutrition rates. Looking ahead, a forecasted La Niña raises the risk of flash floods, compounding the region's vulnerability.
West Africa
In 2024, 57 million people across the region faced acute food insecurity, while 16.8 million children under 5 suffered from global acute malnutrition. Key drivers include conflicts leading cause of hunger, climate change-disrupting agricultural productivity, and economic instability-reducing food accessibility and livelihoods. These overlapping crises continue to threaten the well-being of millions, particularly the most vulnerable.