Our work in Emergencies
Responding to emergencies and crises.
Help respond to emergencies
Be there to support children and families when crisis strikes.
There when disaster strikes
ChildFund works with partners around the world to respond to the immediate and medium-term needs of children and their families in affected areas.
From conflict and droughts to the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes ChildFund works in some of the world’s vulnerable communities.
How your donations help
Prepare disaster risk plans
ChildFund works with communities to help prepare disaster risk plans in-case of an emergency.
Conduct rapid needs assessments
When a disaster has occurred, ChildFund works with partners on the ground to conduct rapid needs assessments within the first 24-hours.
Create reports and recovery plans
Help conduct situation reports and create disaster recovery plans for the affected community.
Supply food and water
Supply life-saving food and water for vulnerable babies, children, and families.
Continue education
Establish temporary learning areas for children to maintain education.
Distribute emergency supplies
Help distribute emergency supplies and kits, such as torches and hygiene kits.
Our current Emergency Response work
ChildFund works in some of the world's most fragile communities, where factors such as conflict, political instability, violence, and climate change can significantly disrupt the daily routines of countless children, young people, and their families.
UKRAINE
Help children in Ukraine
Our focus is on ensuring children and families have access to basic needs like food, water and medicine, and providing psychosocial and educational support to keep children occupied during this devastating time.
WORLDWIDE
Humanitarian Emergency Appeal
The world is facing an unprecedented number of humanitarian emergencies resulting from natural disasters and war. Help provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to children and families in Gaza, Afghanistan, Morocco and Libya.
Support our work in Emergency Response
You can be there to support children and youth when a crisis strikes. From conflict and droughts to the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, your support today means ChildFund can respond to the immediate and medium-term needs of children and families around the world and help communities prepare for disasters and emergency in advance.
Stories and Updates
Other focus areas
Learn more about our other Focus Areas of programming that help to transform the lives of children and their communities.
Quality Education
We believe that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for children in need. Explore how education projects are nurturing young minds.
Family Livelihoods
Discover our work around improving family livelihoods through income-generating projects and training programs.
Health and Nutrition
Discover our commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare and proper nutrition for children and their families.