I have general questions about World Vision

A: Tours are available. Please call (253) 815-1000 for details.

A: About a half-hour drive south of Seattle, Washington. Here's a map to our headquarters office.

A: Who we serve: World Vision helps transform the lives of the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.

Why we serve: World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.

How we serve: Relationships are the starting point and the end goal of World Vision's work. Through relationships with community leaders, World Vision's staff members help communities set goals that families can achieve by working together. Our goal is that all people will experience life in all its fullness and we seek to demonstrate God's love through our work. Learn more ...

A: Street address:

World Vision Inc.

34834 Weyerhaeuser Way South

Federal Way, WA 98001

(253) 815-1000

Mailing address:

World Vision Inc.

P.O. Box 9716, Dept. W

Federal Way, WA 98063-9716

E-mail address (U.S. only):

info@worldvision.org (Contact us)

Toll-free phone (U.S. only):

1-888-511-6548

Additional contact details ...

A: Contact our different program areas.

A: World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Learn more about World Vision's history and mission ...

A: Here's a list of nearly 100 countries in which World Vision works.

A: Generally, funds are transferred twice a month by wire. Funds transferred in any given month reflect the dictates of our annual budget rather than actual monies received during that month. This ensures consistent support for projects even during times of slower giving. World Vision regional offices monitor the cash flow, as well as currency fluctuations which can affect World Vision's work, to make sure funds arrive as needed.

Major disasters may require an immediate response; World Vision transfers funds to the field more frequently if necessary.

A: Remembering a departed loved one or honoring a friend or family member through your contribution to World Vision's ministry is a wonderful way to express your love and caring.

Send your check or money order to:

World Vision

Attn: Memorial or In Honor of (whichever is appropriate)

P.O. Box 9716, Dept. W

Federal Way, WA 98063-9716

Enclose a note also including your name and address (with zip code), the name and address of the person(s) you would like an acknowledgment sent to, and the relationship between you if that is important. If you have a particular area of need that you would like to contribute toward, e.g., childcare ministry fund, relief assistance in Africa, domestic ministry in the United States, etc., please also indicate this in your note.

A: World Vision, like many other charitable agencies, has been the subject of recent fraudulent attempts to obtain bank details of partners, supporters and unconnected parties.

The common theme is an e-mail communication, purporting to come from World Vision, informing the recipient that he/she has been awarded a substantial cash grant. The recipient is invited to register details with the sender in order to collect the cash sum.

World Vision does not make cash awards of this nature, and this communication is bogus. If you receive such an e-mail, please, under no circumstances register your details with the sender -- instead, either delete the e-mail or forward it, in its entirety (including header information) to emailinfo@worldvision.org.

We will do all we can to notify the appropriate authorities and follow up to try and identify the perpetrators, but unfortunately we cannot prevent such communications from being circulated.

Thank you for your support and understanding.