COVID-19 > World Vision's global response

CURRENT SITUATION U.S.

• Over the weekend, World Vision distributed 200 more Family Emergency Kits in the Greater Seattle area, for a total of 500 kits distributed. This brings our beneficiary count up to 2,500 vulnerable children and individuals.
• This week, we will distribute an additional 500 Kits in the Greater Seattle Area,
• Two distributions of 100 kits each will be held in Chicago using the same drive-through model that has been successful in Seattle,
• Two distributions of 100 kits each will be held in New York using our partner network.
• We will continue to scale up our $10 million response in the US targeting 690,000 vulnerable individuals across 11 states and 13 strategic locations.
• We have distributed PPE, disinfectant wipes, and other cleaning supplies to local hospitals in Dallas, Greater Seattle, parts of Florida, and in the Central Valley of California.

CURRENT SITUATION INTERNATIONALLY

• World Vision is responding to COVID-19 in every country that we work in, in one form or another. Our response to the most vulnerable is centered on 17 countries, where we are focused on:
• Promoting preventive measures to stop or slow the spread of COVID-19
• Supporting health systems and workers
• Supporting children made vulnerable by COVID-19
• See the attachment below for an overview of our global response.

PREVIOUS UPDATES

• Our focus is on distributing Family Emergency Kits containing enough food to feed a family of 5 for a week, plus items like hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, toilet paper and paper towels, and school supplies.
• Distribution occurs through a network of local partners. Local school districts identify families in need, who are then connected with our partners to receive Family Emergency Kits.
• Child Friendly Space programming is being prepared, with livestream video featuring child-focused content to help children deal with stress and trauma.
• Hospital systems in three states have been provided with personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safety procedures are in place to protect staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries at distribution points.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Links:

• Family Emergency Kit distribution in Washington
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• Our global response update (PDF)