In 2021, 90% of our total operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need; just 10% was used to cover our overhead costs (6% fundraising, 4% management and general expenses). Even better: By integrating government grants and donated goods into our programs, we are able to provide an additional 70 cents worth of impact for kids and families. Check out our financial highlights.

With over 70 years of experience helping empower people out of poverty and a presence in nearly 100 countries, we’ve earned the trust of millions of donors worldwide, as well as leaders and families in the communities where we work. We place a high value on integrity and transparency, which is why we are pleased to be regularly reviewed and held accountable by independent third-party organizations.

World Vision recently received the Leadership & Adaptability beacon from Charity Navigator, receiving a maximum score of 100! This beacon provides an additional level of transparency to donors from a leading charity evaluator and highlights our leadership capacity, strategic thinking, and ability to innovate and respond to changes in order to achieve our mission. Here’s how we rank on Charity Navigator.

Your charitable donation enables us to respond quickly in areas of greatest need, helping the world’s most vulnerable children and families. Our local staff work in communities throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, helping equip people with access to basics like reliable food sources, clean water, education, healthcare, livelihoods support, and emergency relief. Read our Annual Reports for more details on the programs we fund.