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.
Saba, 14, studies at a school in a refugee camp far from the home she fled. Her family once lived comfortably in El Geneina, Sudan — until conflict forced them to flee to Chad with nothing but their lives. Now, Saba continues to develop her love of languages and dreams of becoming a flight engineer.
The Syrian refugee crisis is one of the world’s largest, with approximately 16.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid in 2024, including 7.5 million children. Following an escalation of violence in northwest Syria in late November 2024, at least 1 million people have been newly displaced, the majority of whom are women and children. Hundreds of thousands more are in need of support. Learn how World Vision is supporting families in Syria amid uncertainty.
The number of refugees globally has reached 42.7 million, and their needs have never been greater, not only for the basic necessities of life, but also for hope and opportunities to be self-sufficient. Explore the challenges faced by refugees and find out more about the global refugee crisis.
Since 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya people have fled Myanmar to escape violence. Now in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, they live in the world’s largest refugee camp, relying on humanitarian aid to survive. More than half are children. Learn about the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis and how World Vision is helping impacted communities.
Explore the top countries where refugees are coming from, what drives forced displacement, and how you can help people affected by conflict and crisis.
In September 2017, a series of deadly earthquakes jolted Mexico just 12 days apart, causing widespread devastation. One powerful quake hit central Mexico on September 19, becoming the deadliest in the country since 1985. Learn more about the 2017 Mexico earthquakes, how they impacted communities, and how your support aided World Vision relief efforts.