Emergency Response

Children in the Philippines are suffering after the second strong earthquake in three days (and the third quake in two weeks) struck central Mindanao on October 31, destroying homes and schools and taking lives. During this emergency, our number one priority is the safety and security of children.

Rampant violence and poverty in Central America are driving thousands of children and families from their homes, forcing them to make the long, dangerous journey to the U.S. But many children, including babies and toddlers, have been separated upon arrival from their parents, the beloved adults they trust and rely on to attend to their needs. The emotional trauma Central American refugees face won’t go away soon or easily, and news of their plight has rocked the world.

On Friday, May 3, 2019, a powerful cyclone the equivalent of a category 4 hurricane struck India’s east coast. Cyclone Fani has already claimed dozens of lives and caused massive destruction to homes, schools and communities.

The death toll from the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami is now almost 2,000 people – and hundreds of thousands more remain hurt, displaced or in need of immediate help. We’re working with a local organization to help children and families get essentials they need to survive, and to create child-centered spaces, so kids can stay safe while their parents work to rebuild their communities – so they can get back to their lives as soon as possible.