Disaster Services
Responding in Australia & Around the World
During times of natural and humanitarian disaster, Convoy of Hope responds with tangible aid and compassion.
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Impact
Real help in times of real need.
812+
Responses to Date
3.7M+
Individuals Served During Disaster Responses in 2024
99
Disaster Responses in 2024
What We Do
When disasters come …
When you link arms with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief, hurting people receive the help and strength they need to get back on their feet. Convoy is committed to helping as much as possible, for as long as possible.
These seemingly ordinary items held extraordinary meaning for those in need. The ability to care for their bodies and maintain personal hygiene brought them a sense of dignity, normalcy, and renewed hope amidst the chaos that surrounded them.
Statistics
By the numbers.
Natural disasters kill on average 45,000 people per year.
In the past, floods and drought have been the deadliest natural disasters. Now, earthquakes cause the most fatalities.
Natural disasters disproportionately impact low-income countries that often don’t have the infrastructure to provide safeguards, warnings, and efficient responses.
Disaster Forms
There are many types of natural disasters.
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Give to the Crisis Relief Fund.
Preparedness saves lives. Having the resources to respond means getting there faster and doing more.
Objectives
Disaster relief strategy.
Preparedness
Convoy equips partners and volunteers around the world. Team members and volunteers are regularly trained in preparedness and resilience. Convoy of Hope equips each individual with the knowledge and skills they need to respond to a disaster.
Monitoring
From natural disasters to the ever-changing climate of conflict and economic situations, Convoy of Hope’s team is always monitoring weather patterns and crises around the world. By staying in contact with on-the-ground partners, Convoy gains a better understanding of situations and how to respond.
Response
Response efforts vary depending on the nature of a disaster. After a disaster, Convoy equips national, state, and local partners with information and resources they need to provide immediate help. Often, that takes the form of distributing relief supplies like food, clean water, and hygiene kits.
Recovery
Convoy of Hope’s goal is to help individuals and communities return to self-sustainability after a disaster. Depending on the need, Convoy organises debris removal, leads cleanup efforts, distributes building materials, facilitates income generation projects, and conducts agricultural training. Each of these components help in the recovery process. In some situations, Convoy continues to work for months — or even years — to bring relief to those who are suffering.
