Climate Change

World Vision's commitment to assist those living in poverty means we must address climate change and the poverty it causes. From lobbying governments on climate change policy to helping those whose lands have been ravaged by environmental extremes: much of World Vision's work is addressing this crucial issue.

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  1. In Kenya, children help their father to harvest what they can from a drought-affected crop.
  2. This woman is searching for drinking water in the wake of floods in Bangladesh.
  3. A family in India receives emergency supplies from World Vision after their village was devastated by floods.
  4. Children in Tanzania are planting fruit trees at school to provide them with shade and nutritious food.

What is this about?

Climate change isn't a future threat, it's happening now. Extreme weather and an increase in natural disasters are jeopardising the ability of poor communities to grow crops, access water, and house and feed themselves. Nearly every facet of World Vision’s work is being affected by this issue.

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Who is it happening to?

The effects of climate change are being noticed all over the world. But for poor countries and communities, climate change is a reality they don’t have the resources to fight.

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Why is it happening?

As the climate changes, traditional community activities such as agriculture are threatened, leading to displacement and poverty. World Vision understands that by identifying the main causes of this phenomenon, we can work to reduce its impacts.

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Where is it happening?

We all know by now that climate change is a global phenomenon, with impacts felt around the world. What's less known is that some of the world's poorest communities are the ones who face the brunt of climate change. Many of those living in harsh conditions are without the resources to cope with further stress on their environment.

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What is our response?

World Vision considers climate change to be a critical issue that must be addressed across all of our development and advocacy work. From addressing the causes through to assisting those suffering the effects, World Vision is addressing climate change-exacerbated poverty in many ways.

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How you can help?

World Vision has a number of programs that address the devastating effects of climate change and alleviate the poverty that results from environmental impacts. There are lots of ways we can all help.

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Adele Evans
Jan 07, 2010

"Gee, it's just such a powerful message, but it's just not getting through to some people. It is so sad."

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Courtney
Dec 30, 2009

"Man, I feel really bad for those people in Nepal. I wish they had more shelters in the area for any type of disaster. I also feel bad that they are struggling to fi..."

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Brittany Yole
Dec 01, 2009

"i went to the Philippines with my aunty to visit her family a couple of years ago and what the people must have been through to re-build there homes and businesses ..."

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Oct 21, 2009

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