More than 700 million people worldwide are living in extreme poverty — most of them women and children.
With an income of less than $2.15 per day, they are
deprived of basic human needs like access to clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education, and spiritual nurture.
We have over 70 years of experience working with communities, donors, partners, and governments to create opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children … even in the toughest places.
In 2023, 89% of World Vision’s total operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need.
Our integrated approach includes water, healthcare, education, child protection, and income generation, so every child can grow into who God created them to be.
We serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves every child we can, of any faith or none.
The staff at a Bronx middle school strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for its students. One way they’re able to do that is through donations of furniture, Christmas decorations, and school supplies.
Since even before the conflict began on April 15, 2023, Sudan has faced a severe humanitarian crisis. To date, thousands of lives have been lost and 14.3 million people displaced, including 7 million children — the largest number of children displaced globally, as result of the conflict in Sudan. Ongoing violence is compounding an existing hunger crisis, endangering millions and threatening famine. Explore key crisis facts and how World Vision is responding to support impacted children, their families, and communities.
In a world shaped by conflict, hunger, and crisis, discover powerful reasons to hope in hard times through faith, resilience, and stories of compassion in action.
One year after devastating wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, World Vision continues partnering with local church and community-based organizations to ensure that people affected by the fires receive the critical support they need.
As the war in Ukraine continues, women and children make up the majority of those forced to seek safety across Europe and around the world. Many children face ongoing disruptions to education and lack safe and stable environments. Learn more about the Ukraine conflict in 2026 and how World Vision is helping affected children, families, and communities.
Ongoing turmoil and economic decline in Venezuela since 2014 have driven more than 6.8 million people from the country in search of food, work, and better living conditions. While the influx from Venezuela has caused tensions in host countries, it’s also brought out their hospitable spirit. Learn how World Vision is supporting children and families across the region impacted by the Venezuela crisis.
