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World Vision rushes emergency relief to Philippines ahead of Super Typhoon Mangkhut

International aid agency World Vision has rushed emergency supplies to the Philippines, where a ‘super typhoon’ is set to make landfall Saturday morning local time.

Typhoon Nock: World Vision deploys assessment team to worst affected districts as thousands are evacuated

World Vision has deployed an assessment team to ten of the most affected districts in the Philippines after a late-season typhoon roared ashore.
most notably Typhoon Haiyan in 2013

Caring for Leyte's Children

It’s amazing what 3 years of building resilience has done to help children recover from the scars of typhoon Haiyan.
to help children recover from the scars of typhoon Haiyan. On 8 November … typhoon Haiyan devastated some of the poorest areas in the … reached more than 1.6 million people since typhoon Haiyan. Three years

Typhoon Haiyan Response, Phase 2

Pancakes around the world

While not every country celebrates Shrove Tuesday, pancakes and flatbreads form a staple diet in many of the countries we work in. Whether it's lunchtime pancakes in the Philippines enjoyed by Kenneth and his friends, or 'injera' flatbread eaten by siblings Dawit and Fikeraddis in Ethiopia, we're taking a look at how this simple treat is eaten around the world.
and Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. You can find out more about our

Going the extra mile

Two years since Typhoon Haiyan came to the Philippines, response workers like Meldred have been working hard to restore normality to people’s lives. The typhoon destroyed homes and livelihoods, and for many people with disabilities, it has also left them feeling even more isolated. When Meldred met Joey, a young man struggling to lead an independent life despite his disability, she knew she could make a difference...
Typhoon Haiyan Response … World Vision Two years since Typhoon Haiyan came to the … of the Philippines that bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan. When the typhoon came to my

Restoring pride to Tacloban

Two years since Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, Chris Weeks returns to see how Tacloban, a city that bore the brunt of the destruction, was faring as it continues to recover. He found countless painful memories, streets where every household had lost a family member, but also a fresh sense of hope…
Tacloban bore the brunt of the terrifying Typhoon Haiyan in … there to help World Vision tell the story of Typhoon Haiyan and its terrible aftermath to the world’s

World Humanitarian Day: Massive challenges ahead as over 78 million people across 37 countries require humanitarian assistance

On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to staff on the ground as our humanitarian aid workers share their thoughts.

The Communicator as Humanitarian

In her time at World Vision, Cecil Laguardia has worked in some of the most disaster-prone regions of the world. Here, she reflects on the unique requirements of her job and how she draws inspiration from the people she works with.
From the Asian Boxing Day tsunami and Typhoon Haiyan in the

Building hope

It’s just two years since Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest typhoons ever recorded, slammed into Leyte province in the Philippines. Now in the rebuilding process, we spoke to some of the families benefiting from World Vision's help - where ensuring houses that withstand future disasters is a huge priority.
immediate aftermath and recovery phases of Typhoon Haiyan. In West

Second chances: a pipe of hope during Typhoon Hagupit

Who would have thought that a construction pipe could save the lives of families twice in a row? Luz Mendoza, World Vision Philippines' Deputy Operations Director, describes a chance encounter with an old colleague who sheltered in an abandoned construction pipe with a dozen other families to escape the wreckage of Typhoon Hagupit.
for World Vision as a labourer during the Typhoon Haiyan … when Typhoon Haiyan struck the

World Vision distribution starts today in Tacloban

World Vision assessment teams are on the ground in Tacloban as we start distribution for 2,500 families.
of these survivors are going through from typhoon Haiyan to Hagupit.

World Vision prepares to respond to 11,000 families likely to be impacted by typhoon Hagupit

As Typhoon Hagupit hits the Philippines, World Vision is on the ground ready to provide relief assistance.

Typhoon threatens recovery efforts in Philippines

13 months after typhoon Haiyan, survivors are now bracing for another potentially devastating tropical storm.
Barely 13 months after typhoon Haiyan devastated provinces in Eastern Visayas in … to bear down on the region devastated by Typhoon Haiyan a year ago. In

One year on, it's only tears of happiness

This Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the day when Typhoon Haiyan hit land in the Philippines and left a trail of death and destruction in its wake. Ahead of the anniversary, Emergency Programme Support Officer Anna visited some of the worst hit areas and saw the amazing rebirth and rebuilding that has taken place in the past year.
the one year anniversary of the day when Typhoon Haiyan hit land in the Philippines and left a trail … typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and affected the lives

A year since Typhoon Haiyan: Recovery & Resilience

A year since Typhoon Haiyan: More than a million people assisted; a remarkable journey of resilience.

6 Months On: Building-back-better with communities

Cebu City, Philippines – World Vision is helping rebuild 14,000 houses six months after super typhoon Haiyan wrought havoc and devastation to an estimated 16 million Filipinos in Central Visayas in the Philippines. As response work transitioned from emergency to recovery, assistance has reached out to over 713,000 people at 533 villages in 48 municipalities.

Organic Farming: A Lifeline Not A Luxury

This week we mark 6 months since the world's strongest recorded typhoon made landfall in the Philippines, Leoniza highlights some of the lesser-known impacts of disasters and talks to one family for whom organic farming is more than just a shelf in the supermarket: it's a lifeline.
the Philippines. Amid the huge devastation Typhoon Haiyan wrought on their own … coconut farmer families affected by typhoon Haiyan.

The Danger Zone For Child Malnutrition

At 14 months old and weighing less than 12ilbs, Jalrotchen registered as severely malnourished. Although 20% of the world's children under five are malnourished, that number always rises in the wake of natural disasters, which is why World Vision's work on child nutrition following Typhoon Haiyan is so vital.
me their house was totally destroyed during Typhoon Haiyan. Her … Typhoon Haiyan.

Priceless Coloured Paper: Why Child-Friendly Spaces Are Vital For Recovery

Once the immediate aftermath of a major emergency like Typhoon Haiyan has past, there is still a huge amount of work to be done, not least in getting the people affected back on their feet. World Vision's child-friendly spaces help children like Harvy to find ways to express themselves and discuss their fears in a safe and supportive environment.