Basic Needs Rapid Response

We’ll go whenever, wherever to get emergency water, food, energy, healthcare, protection services, and more to whoever needs it.

On the ground before, during, and after

We mobilize our network of local and global nonprofit, corporate, church, and logistic partners to respond to urgent needs – from disasters and major emergencies to specific instances where a rapid response saves lives. 

Thousands of communities around the world are affected every day by hunger, thirst, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, conflicts, and more. This leaves the people in the most vulnerable of positions already in urgent need of help to survive and recover. Historically, those with a background of working in a country alongside local communities are best suited to support relief efforts quickly and efficiently.

Acting fast before, during, and after an emergency situation and collaborating creatively with diverse partners has meant we can assist the vulnerable when some of the greatest disasters strike.

Keeping Refugees Safe in Times of Displacement

While refugees are seeking asylum and safe refuge, risk of human trafficking increases in this type of crisis. Learn how WHI is working to help refugees safe.

Committed to Serve: Haitian Doctors & Nurses Deploy to Mainland Following 7.2 Earthquake

Haitian doctors and nurses of La Gonâve Wesleyen Hospital heard about the desperate need for medical assistance following the earthquake – and responded…

Honoring women who work in disaster areas

“I have the honor of taking a front seat to watch women serve in areas that are male-dominated in many cultures. I’m thinking specifically of those serving in disaster and emergency relief ministries…”

Now Responding: Hope for Ukraine

Over 600,000 refugees and counting have fled the invasion of Ukraine; a war being fought on all fronts right now. World Hope is working with partners on the ground in Moldovia to welcome and care for all those fleeing the country.

Food for Prisoners

Pre-trial detainees and inmates of 20 overcrowded Haitian prisons across the country will be steadily receiving life-saving food support over the next three months through a joint relief effort by non-profits World Hope International, Rise Against Hunger, Health through Walls, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

Oxygen for Barbados

In the face of ongoing COVID-19 cases across the island, the Government of Barbados partnered with the US Southern Command, World Hope International, the US Embassy in Barbados, MAP International, and LIFT to deliver a new oxygen generation system, 3 million USD in vital pharmaceutical drugs, and PPE to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Haiti Aug 2021 Earthquake

World Hope International responded with personnel, clean water, and logistics to the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti on August 14th.

St. Vincent Volcano

World Hope International is working with the St. Vincent Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to respond with clean water and emergency relief supplies – and you can support this response with a gift today.

Freetown Fire

WHI was on the ground responding and coordinating with the Sierra Leone Government to help people affected by the fire in Susan’s Bay.

Immediate Response to COVID-19

World Hope International responded nationally and internationally to the COVID-19 pandemic, working around the clock to prevent spread; mitigate the impact on communities where we serve; and respond to the unfolding physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Cyclones

Cyclone Gita: Islands of Tonga
Cyclone Roanu: Sri Lanka

Disease Outbreaks

Dengue Outbreak: Marshall Islands
COVID-19 Pandemic: World Wide
Ebola Outbreak: Sierra Leone

Earthquakes

Earthquake: Ecuador
Earthquake: Haiti
Earthquake: Nepal
Earthquake: Papua New Guinea

Floods

Flood Relief: Midland, Michigan
Flood Relief: Louisiana

Hurricanes

Hurricanes Eta & Iota: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Santa Catalina, Colombia.
Hurricane Laura: USA
Hurricane Dorian: The Bahamas
Hurricane Florence: North and South Carolina
Hurricane Harvey: Houston, Texas
Hurricane Matthew: Haiti
Hurricane Michael: USA
Hurricanes Irma & Maria: Caribbean, Florida, and Puerto Rico

Humanitarian Disasters

USNS Comfort (Spring 2019)
USNS Comfort (Fall 2018)

Mudslides

Mudslides: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Tropical Storms

Tropical Storm Tembin: The Philippines

Tsunamis

Tsunami Palu: Indonesia

Typhoons

Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut: The Philippines
Typhoon Yutu

Volcanos

La Soufriere Volcano: St. Vincent
Mount Mayon Volcano: The Philippines
Volcán de Fuego: Guatemala

Wildfires

West Coast Wildfires: USA
2020 Bushfires: Australia
California Wildfires: USA

At a Glance

people have received medical care since 2009

people were assisted during disaster relief between 2018 and 2020

emergency kits have been distributed since 2004