who we are World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Founded in 1950, World Vision is now a global entity with offices in nearly 100 countries, working interdependently under the governance of World Vision International with its Global Centre headquartered in London. Today, our 40,000+ staff include experts in a broad range of technical specialties, from hydrology and education, to public health and microenterprise. More than 95 percent of our staff work in their home countries or regions, bringing critical knowledge of and sensitivity to culture, customs, language, capabilities, and challenges.
60+ years of experience global reach local roots
what we do Our work is comprised of long-term community development projects, emergency relief operations, and advocacy programs. Through our work and partnerships, World Vision serves millions of people in nearly 100 countries around the world, including the United States. DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES World Vision’s transformational model of development focuses on tackling the root causes of poverty. This requires a holistic, integrated, long-term approach that involves local community participation at every step. RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES Our extensive global infrastructure enables us to respond quickly, almost anywhere in the world. Our reputation as “first-in, last-out” means that we are both an early responder, and an ongoing partner as communities recover and rebuild. ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE World Vision engages institutions, donors, and the general public to address the global problems that perpetuate poverty. Advocacy staff empower communities to speak up for their rights, locally and globally.
sustainable development emergency response advocacy
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why we do it World Vision’s goal of building a better world for children is a direct response to the great need, pain, and suffering endured by the majority of people on our planet. We are driven by the belief that every child deserves to live life to its fullest potential, and the knowledge that healthy, educated children have a better chance of improving the future of their entire communities. We are a Christian organization. For World Vision, this means we are called to do this work, and to do it with excellence. For our partners, it means they can rely on our drive, passion, integrity, and commitment to tangible, transformational results. World Vision staff are motivated by faith, and we serve all people regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, or religion. We strive to always be sensitive to the cultures and contexts in which we work. We measure ourselves against four child well-being objectives: children enjoy good health; children are educated for life; children are cared for, protected, and participating; and children experience love of God and their neighbors.
child well-being purpose-driven
how we’re funded World Vision’s work is supported by more than three million individual donors, corporate and government partnerships, volunteers, and supporters. Primary resources include direct financial support and cash grants, product donations, service- and freight-in-kind donations, and volunteer hours.
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