Japan Earthquake
 The earthquake and subsequent tsunami in early 2011 created a unique challenge for disaster relief. The Japanese government would not allow medical personnel to assist with the wounded. However, we were able to provide financial support for the immediate disaster needs of shelter and food through our own Japanese churches as well as through two Christian relief organizations.
 Midyear, the generous donations from our congregations for the Japan relief effort enabled us to finance the purchase of relocation kits for families who were being moved from temporary housing to more homelike quarters provided by the government. These kits were customized to the needs of each family and provided appliances, bedding, and initial supplies of food.
Eastern Africa
Famine resulting from severe drought and political instability ravaged the country of Sudan and areas of Southern Ethiopia and Kenya. Grants were provided to send food and medications to the needy in these countries.
Libya - Tunisia Refugee Relief
The civil war in Libya created a mass exodus of refugees fleeing to nearby Tunisia. World Relief funded a shipment of medical supplies to the refugee camps.
 Chile
An earthquake ripped apart buildings and bridges across Chile. More than 300 people were killed. A container of beans, emergency mattresses, blankets, and food boxes was sent.
Pakistan
 In October, an earthquake hit Northeastern Pakistan causing much damage. A grant was provided to send disaster supplies to the survivors of the earthquake.
Haiti Earthquake
Our immediate response to the Haiti earthquake was to support the shipping of disaster relief materials and to support the transportation of medical teams. World Relief brethren serving in Haiti will be a central focus in bringing help to the Haitian people. World Relief also has long standing relationships with numerous Haitian ministries  who have people and ministries impacted by the earthquake. We will also support their relief efforts. A third area of bringing help will be through an established system of sending medical and construction work teams to Haiti.
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The World Relief International Grants Committee also provides financial assistance for many humanitarian aid projects each year. The last three years these projects were in twelve countries, located in Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, Central, and South America.
Africa
 Feeding programs are supported for school children in Ethiopia. Grants have been sent to assist with the building of schools, medical clinics, and bridges. In Ethiopia a breeding program has been initiated with the goal of increasing the milk production of the cattle. Funds were provided to purchase a cow for this program.
Eastern Europe
 In Romania, teen aged orphan children must leave the government orphanages at the age of sixteen. They are left to fend for themselves. This frequently leads to a life of illegal activities to support themselves. World Relief has provided assistance with the construction of transition homes operated by Christian adults. These homes not only provide food and shelter in a Christian environment but also offer vocational training and living skills. In Ukraine, funds also have been provided to buy white canes for students at a school for the blind.
Indonesia
World Relief has committed to provide support for a mobile medical clinic in the Telos Islands off of the West coast of  Sumatra, Indonesia. This clinic serves a population of over 10,000 persons located on twelve scattered islands providing both medical care and community health education. In 2011, 1,457 sick people were given medical treatment and 1,736 people were educated on healthy behaviors.
Cambodia
World Relief provided funds for the drilling of water wells in Cambodia and the construction of a bicycle path for students in Thailand.
Central and South America
 In Brazil, World Relief provided support for a vocational training program for women, as shown in the photo on the right. This program teaches skills to enable them to better support their families.
In Nicaragua it is common to
find families supporting  themselves by scavenging in the dumps of major cities for recyclable materials. These families often live in primitive homes with leaky canvas roofs. World Relief provided grants to purchase metal roofing materials for these homes.
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When news of a disaster is made known, the committee contacts international Christian relief organizations to offer support. These organizations have been recommended by brethren and must be approved by the World Relief National Board. They are required to submit annual financial reports which are reviewed to assure a high percentage of the donations are used for the work intended.