Visa Foundation | Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief | Visa
Treating the world as our neighbor with disaster relief
Visa Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to support the communities where Visa employees live and work.
Critical help when and where it’s needed most
Our dedication transcends borders and socioeconomic status.
Boosting disaster preparedness across the U.S.
Visa Foundation supports the American Red Cross’s Annual Disaster Giving Program with an ongoing annual commitment—helping the Red Cross act fast when disaster strikes.
Partnering for urgent and ongoing earthquake relief
After a major earthquake in Syria and Turkey, Visa Foundation partnered with UNICEF to provide urgent and escalating needs for safe water, health care, nutrition and protection.
Turning compassion into action
The Red Cross named Visa and Visa Foundation the 2023 Philanthropic Company of the Year, reflecting our 33+ year partnership and $30+ million donated to global disaster relief.
Mobilizing support across communities and continents
With more frequent and extreme natural disasters, we know the importance of contributing to charities that deliver humanitarian aid. Here are some of the events we gave funding assistance to recently.
PHILLIPINES
Typhoon Rai
Delivered urgent assistance and supported early recovery efforts for people affected by Typhoon Rai.
SOUTH AFRICA
Kwazulu-Natal flooding
Provided funding to assist those affected by the flooding and to support early recovery efforts.
UNITED STATES
Hurricanes Fiona and Ian
Funded on-the-ground aid and recovery efforts for people impacted by the hurricanes.
Impact Report
See how and where grants and investments from Visa Foundation are making a real difference.
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Financial inclusion
Helping underserved small businesses access the global economy creates far-reaching change.
Visa Foundation Gives
Dedicating long-term support to causes in communities where Visa employees live and work.
Visa Foundation Matches
Boosting the good Visa employees do by matching their charitable gifts.