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Sponsoring a child is the most powerful way that you can fight poverty.

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For U.S. kids in poverty, summer means weeks of hunger

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Many U.S. children get most of their meals at school. For them, summer is a hungry season.

At night, he can hear the parasites inside his belly

Worms and other parasites are life-threatening to children.

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Infections from worms and other parasites are a life-threatening risk to millions of children.

Gift Catalog: Give a gift. Change a life.

Browse our catalog of more than 100 items that bring hope to children, families, and communities.

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Interactive map: See the results of your donations

See what we have accomplished together to tackle the causes of poverty.

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Hugh Jackman pursues fair trade for coffee farmers

A new film follows Hugh on his journey of understanding the impact of fair trade on extreme poverty.

Schoolgirls recite their poem, an ode to water

Kenyan schoolgirls recite "Dear Water," a poem they wrote about the life-changing impact of clean water.

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Severe drought returns to Somalia

Just as it began to recover from famine, Somalia again is facing a life-threatening drought.

The Nepal earthquakes and our relief response

Thanks to supporters like you, we’re providing emergency aid and care for affected children and families.

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Blog: Our mother died because she ran too slow

In South Sudan, Kari met four siblings orphaned and displaced by war. She tells their story.

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A look at child labor inside a garment factory

Bithi is one of thousands of Bangladeshi children piecing together designer jeans she could never afford.

Progress to End Poverty

You want proof. You're a numbers person. You care about children and want to invest in a charity that creates sustainable solutions to the root causes of poverty. Welcome to the team.

10.7 million disaster survivors, refugees, and displaced people assisted in in 2014.

10.7 million disaster survivors,
refugees, and displaced people
assisted in 2014.

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420 million vulnerable children
whose well-being was promoted through our work,
including advocacy contributing to policy change.

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Sponsorship helps children, families, and communities break the cycle of poverty.

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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people.

Change a child’s world for good

Choose a child to help

For U.S. kids in poverty, summer means weeks of hunger

At night, he can hear the parasites inside his belly

Gift Catalog: Give a gift. Change a life.

Interactive map: See the results of your donations

Hugh Jackman pursues fair trade for coffee farmers

Schoolgirls recite their poem, an ode to water

Severe drought returns to Somalia

The Nepal earthquakes and our relief response

Blog: Our mother died because she ran too slow

A look at child labor inside a garment factory

Progress to End Poverty

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