Category Archives: Disaster Relief

Freedom of imagination

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Lindsey Talerico-Hedren in Disaster Relief

At a Child-Friendly Space in Haiti, children draw and paint pictures themed 'My hope for Haiti' on the anniversary of the 2010 earthquake. (Meg Sattler/WV/2011)

One of the many measures being planned by World Vision to care for the needs of children after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are Child-Friendly Spaces — safe, supervised learning and playing places where kids can be kids in a post-traumatic environment. They receive psycho-social "first aid" through counseling and structured activities like playtime, music, and art........

“I am so grateful” — a tsunami survivor’s story

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Guest blogger in Disaster Relief, Stories

A tsunami survivor tells her story at a safe shelter in Minami Sanriku. (Lisa Moody/WV/2011)

Sachie is the mother of one year and four month old Kouka. She told World Vision Japan about the day when earthquake occurred. This is her story: “Kouka was having a nap in the house when the earthquake occurred. I took Kouka right away and ran out side, but the earth was shaking for quite a long time." .......

Do’s and don’ts of supporting disaster relief

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Lindsey Talerico-Hedren in Disaster Relief

Damaged coastline of Minami Sanriku, Japan-- one of the hardest hit areas by the tsunami. (Mitsuko Sobata/WV/2011)

In the last week in Japan, over 7,000 people have died. Close to another 11,000 are missing. Over 2,500 suffer from injuries. We all want to help. But it’s the wanting to help that’s the easy part. It’s how best to help, that is the real question. Sometimes our good intentions.......

Children are our hope — notes from a Japan aid worker

Posted on March 19, 2011 by World Vision field communicators in Disaster Relief, Stories

hildren affected by the tsunami at a safe shelter in Minami Sanriku with Nobuhiko Katayama, WV Japan National Director. (Mitsuko Sobata/WV/2011)

Editor’s note: The following note is from Mitsuko Sobata, World Vision Japan communications and advocacy officer, on the ground with World Vision relief and assessment teams. March 18, 2011- Yesterday, World Vision Japan relief teams ........

Pros 4Japan in Uganda

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Mindy Mizell in Disaster Relief, Partnerships

PROS FOR AFRICA in Uganda, March 2011. (From left to right) Athletes represented include Bryant McKinnie (Tennesse Titans), Gerald McCoy (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Roy Williams (Cincinnati Bengals), Santonio Holmes (NY Jets), Derrick Morgan (Tennessee Titans), Tommie Harris (Chicago Bears), Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings), Vontae Davis (Miami Dolphins), Vernon Davis (San Francisco 49ers). (WV/2011)

In partnership with World Vision U.S., a group of professional football players is in Uganda this week doing humanitarian aid work with PROS FOR AFRICA. The athletes become pros 4Japan, too, helping to raise funds and awareness for children affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan The players are asking people at home.......