notes: Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world?s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest ? and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm -> Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world?s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest ? and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. REGIONAL OFFICES - http://www.worldvision.org/content.nsf/learn/uswork-regional-offices?Open&lpos=bot_txt_Regional-Offices For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm

cat_notes: -> LTel 4/29/11: Nothing on the site yet about collecting for AL Tornado's, they do show up as involved on AL VOAD list of contacts as supporting but DO NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN AL

notes: NOV. 15, 2007 - INDIA's SIDR CYCLONE (Catagory 4) Seven of World Vision's projects were hit, three of them severely, and we are now sheltering over 20,000 people who lost their homes. More than 800 World Vision staff and volunteers are currently involved in the response, many providing first aid for those injured by flying debris and falling homes. SITUATION REPORT: * To date, 3,500 are reported dead and the number is expected to climb to 10,000. * Thousands more are injured or missing. * Some 261,972 houses were flattened, and another 390,817 damaged. * An estimated 242,000 livestock were killed in the storm. * The storm has razed at least 50 schools and caused partial damage to another 29,991. * Most families in the region have lost all of their crops, and this was close to harvest time. Overall, more than 600,000 metric tons of rice has been lost the cyclone. http://www.worldvision.org/donate.nsf/child/bangladesh_20071119?Open&campaign=11365548&cmp=EMC-11365548&ppi=#situation ------------------------ Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest — and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm "Copyright 2006 World Vision Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1-888-511-6548 http://www.worldvision.org" -> Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world?s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest ? and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm
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notes: Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest — and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm "Copyright 2006 World Vision Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1-888-511-6548 http://www.worldvision.org" -> NOV. 15, 2007 - INDIA's SIDR CYCLONE (Catagory 4) Seven of World Vision's projects were hit, three of them severely, and we are now sheltering over 20,000 people who lost their homes. More than 800 World Vision staff and volunteers are currently involved in the response, many providing first aid for those injured by flying debris and falling homes. SITUATION REPORT: * To date, 3,500 are reported dead and the number is expected to climb to 10,000. * Thousands more are injured or missing. * Some 261,972 houses were flattened, and another 390,817 damaged. * An estimated 242,000 livestock were killed in the storm. * The storm has razed at least 50 schools and caused partial damage to another 29,991. * Most families in the region have lost all of their crops, and this was close to harvest time. Overall, more than 600,000 metric tons of rice has been lost the cyclone. http://www.worldvision.org/donate.nsf/child/bangladesh_20071119?Open&campaign=11365548&cmp=EMC-11365548&ppi=#situation ------------------------ Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest — and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm "Copyright 2006 World Vision Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1-888-511-6548 http://www.worldvision.org"
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notes: Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest — and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm "Copyright 2006 World Vision Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1-888-511-6548 http://www.worldvision.org" -> Who we serve World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. Why we serve World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. -------------------------- Serving the Poor in Nearly 100 Countries Where We Work Around the World World Vision is present where human needs are greatest — and where hearts can be moved to help the poor. Each year we build on our effective work from the past, with the vision of helping every child experience life in all its fullness. In nearly 100 countries around the globe, World Vision joins with local people to find lasting ways to improve the lives of children and families in poverty. Africa, Europe & The Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, The Americas & Caribbean -------------------------- The number of natural disasters occurring world-wide has increased rapidly in recent decades. In 1984 there were 35 recorded natural disasters - that number more than tripled by 2002, with just over 100 being recorded by the United Nations. World Vision has enhanced its disaster mitigation and response efforts accordingly, working alongside many other agencies and NGO's committed to addressing human needs resulting from suffering caused by war and internal conflict, food insecurity, displacement, volcanic eruptions, sever drought, fires, earthquakes and floods. In 2006, World Vision implemented major emergency responses in 63 countries. Dozens of smaller responses were also carried out. In the past few years, World Vision has launched large-scale relief operations in the southern Africa region, Ethiopia, Liberia, Sudan, Iran and for the Asia Tsunami. For Contacts: World Vision International http://www.wvi.org/wvi/about_us/contact_us.htm "Copyright 2006 World Vision Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1-888-511-6548 http://www.worldvision.org"
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