The Venezuela crisis has caused about 3.4 million people to flee the country, seeking food, work, and a better life. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it also has brought out their hospitable spirit.
A space to be
safe
Half the world’s refugees are children. Show them God’s love, meet practical needs, and provide safe places for them to play and learn.
Stories of Courage
There are more refugees now than ever before in history. How does God call us to respond? Read their stories and learn how you can help provide shelter right where they are.
Sponsor a child in need
Sponsoring a child is a personal way to show God’s love to a child living in a high-risk area.
Sponsor a child in Albania and take a stand against issues like child abuse and violence.
Sponsor a child in Uganda and empower communities to prevent and respond to issues such as gender-based violence.
Sponsor a child in Bolivia and improve the health of vulnerable children in areas like improved nutrition and sanitation.
Hi, we're World Vision.
We're a Christian humanitarian organization helping children, families, and their communities overcome poverty and injustice.
Love comes
first
Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.
Thriftiness
Keeping our costs down means your gifts make the biggest waves possible.
Targeting root
causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
Hi, we're World Vision.
We're a Christian humanitarian organization helping children, families, and their communities overcome poverty and injustice.
Love comes
first
Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve all people. No matter their religion, ethnicity, or gender.
Thriftiness
Keeping our costs down means your gifts make the biggest waves possible.
Targeting root
causes
Going after poverty’s symptoms is temporary. Going after its causes is permanent.
News and stories from around the world
Your donations in action. Impact, updates, and current needs.
Voices
‘Nobody wants to leave home and the people they love’
World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. learned something true of all people: Nobody wants to leave home and the people they love. It’s tough to start over in an unfamiliar and often unwelcoming place, where you’re not treated the same as others and you have to work twice as hard for everything. But his situation was a far cry from the way some people leave their homes today.
Change Makers
How to talk about refugees with your kids
Stories in the news show children and families who’ve endured tragic loss, terrifying violence, or painful injury. Experts widely agree that parents should shield young children from violent and disturbing news. But how can you explain the global refugee crisis in age-appropriate terms and help them become informed and empowered to help?
Change Makers
10 fun family activities to play it forward
Have fun and grow deeper together this summer with 10 family activities and games that will help your kids learn how to pay it forward and become global citizens.