FAQs

The environmental effects of climate change have major consequences for people all around the world. People living in poverty are most vulnerable, especially those who live in low-lying coastal areas such as islands in the Pacific. Climate change makes life harder and more dangerous for them, and adds to existing problems like food insecurity and water scarcity. 

We’ve already seen that droughts, cyclones and floods are more frequent, destroying homes and livelihoods. Seasons are less predictable and crops are failing, pushing millions into hunger. Sea levels are rising, forcing women, men and children to leave their homes and land. 

The social and economic impacts of climate change are making it more difficult for people to enjoy their basic human rights, including those related to food, health, water, housing and adequate standard of living.

World Vision is dedicated to meaningfully addressing the climate crisis because we recognise that it is one of the greatest challenges for the children and communities with whom we work.

The changing climate is increasing the risk of natural disasters such as drought, flooding, landslides and cyclones. Millions of people in communities around the world are already experiencing more of these extreme weather events and the subsequent effects on health, wellbeing, housing, infrastructure and livelihood.

In addition, the changing climate is affecting the ability of vulnerable communities to grow crops, farm livestock, access clean water and increases the risk of certain diseases for millions of people.

World Vision recognises that the climate crisis affects the rights of children to a healthy environment and a future in which they can thrive. That’s why it’s crucial for us to play a part in addressing the impacts of the changing climate.

Furthermore, as a Christian organisation, World Vision believes that we must do all we can to care for and protect God’s creation, both the natural world and the human beings that reside within it.
 

World Vision is working to tackle climate change through the work we do with communities as well as by advocating to Government to accelerate their efforts.

We are committed to helping communities prepare themselves for climate change. Our work is focused on building communities’ resilience to the effects of climate change, for example through disaster preparedness planning and improving food and water security measures. We are also working to increase environment-enhancing development activities such as reforestation, agro-forestry, and conservation farming in World Vision’s programmes.

World Vision further advocates with governments to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and fulfil their climate-related commitments under the Paris Agreement as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Gift catalogue represents our current activities carried out in our relief and community development projects. The prices reflect the costs involved in providing children and families with so much more than just a simple gift. While these prices are generally indicative, because gifts are pooled, your contribution goes toward part of the cost. The costs reflect the implementation of real, life-altering change through each gift. This includes operational training, education, and on-going support.