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"For 50 years World Vision has been admired for its humanitarian assistance in many of the most difficult situations around the globe. Your commitment to restoring dignity and hope to families has improved the lives of millions of people including the children. Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary."
Former President George Bush
"For the past 50 years I have had the opportunity to see World Vision grow from one man's vision, my friend Bob Pierce, to a global ministry reaching out to people in 88 countries. My prayer for World Vision, its staff, and their donors is for their continued commitment to serving children and families in the name of Jesus Christ."
Reverend Billy Graham
Billy Graham Ministries
"World Vision's commitment to serve suffering people around the world is most commendable. On several occasions, Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with World Vision in communities where both organizations have a presence. Together, our work bears witness to the love of God for people in need. Congratulations, World Vision, on 50 years of serving the poor in the name of Christ."
Millard Fuller
Founder and President of Habitat for Humanity
"War, poverty, and disease have robbed millions of children of the experience of being a child. In my travels around the world, some of these smallest victims are forced to grow up alone or with extended family members. Organizations like World Vision can make the difference between life or death by providing the safety net for these vulnerable children and their families."
Dr. Bob Arnot
NBC News
 1999
Kosovo
World Vision helps provide thousands of displaced Kosovars, like 8-year-old Fatlum Gara shown here, with relief supplies.
 1990
Romania
World Vision brings help to Romania's institutionalized children living in desperate and unsanitary conditions.
 1984
Ethiopian Famine
In response to Ethiopia's devastating famine, World Vision provides emergency supplies that keep thousands of people from starvation.
1978
"Operation Seasweep"
During one of Seasweep's rescue missions in the South China Sea, a local crew member, helping Vietnamese boat people aboard, recognizes his cousin. They embrace with tears of joy.
 1972
Pastors Conference
Pastors' conferences are a long standing World Vision ministry. In 1972, the 100th conference was held in Taegu, Korea. This photo shows a participant at a 1979 conference in Haiti.
 1961
Korean Choir
World Vision's Korean Orphan Choir begins touring the United States and other countries where sponsors were supporting children.
 1953
1st Children Sponsored
To provide sustained help for children, World Vision begins the first child sponsorship program, allowing contributors to support a single child with monthly donations.
 1950
World Vision Founded
Compassion for Asian orphans compels Bob Pierce to found World Vision, bringing the needs of these children to people in the United States and elsewhere.
World Vision United States Board of Directors - Family Leadership
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