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World Vision scales up response to Ebola outbreak

A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa has claimed more than 250 lives and the number of cases has surged to over 1,000. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a "public health emergency of international concern". This outbreak in DRC is caused by the Bundibugyo strain which there is no vaccine for. It is said to have a mortality rate of 30-50%.

The crisis is unfolding in a country already affected by conflict, poverty and displacement, making it even harder for families to protect themselves. What we are seeing is a fast-moving crisis that is outpacing response efforts. Overcrowded living conditions, limited access to clean water and weakened health services are increasing the danger for children and vulnerable families. 

World Vision is responding in affected communities to stop transmission at its source through hygiene promotion and supporting families with the tools and information they need to protect themselves.

How Your Giving Protects Children and Communities

World Vision is working alongside local healthcare workers, families and community leaders to help contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable children and families. Through this emergency response, we aim to reach 1.3 million people with life-saving support, helping vulnerable children and families access hygiene supplies, protection services and critical healthcare.

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Hygiene and sanitation efforts for the Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Hygiene and Sanitation

Provide handwashing stations, hygiene kits and community education to help prevent the spread of infection. 

Community Awareness training for Ebola Outbreak
Life-saving Community Awareness

Equip families and communities with the knowledge and training they need to protect themselves and reduce transmission.

Children playing in a World Vision Child Friendly Spaces For Ebola Outbreak Response
Psychosocial Support

Help children and families facing fear, grief and trauma access the emotional support they desperately need.

Your Giving Goes a Long Way

No matter the amount, what you give can mean the world to families in crisis.

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$80

Provide water purification tablets for 10 families to have one day of clean water

$150

Prevent infection through life-saving community awareness training of 75 people

$300

Provide one health facility with liquid soap and handwashing hygiene kits

$900

Provide 30 community healthcare workers with protection kits including masks, gloves and disinfectants

$1,100

Repair a borehole and provide households with a safe source of drinking water

 

“Years of conflict have weakened community systems, and acute malnutrition has left many young bodies too fragile to withstand a virus as aggressive as Ebola. This outbreak is not happening in isolation. It is unfolding in communities already stretched to its limits.”

Philippe Guiton, National Director of World Vision DRC 

 

Growing Threat for Children

Ebola Outbreak, children in school in DRC

No Vaccine / Treatment

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved vaccine or treatment.

900,000+ displaced people

Overcrowded camps with limited access to clean water increase the risk of infection.

Critical Supply Shortage

Healthcare workers face shortages of essential medicines and medical supplies.