World Vision International (WVI)

Founded in 1947 by Bob Pierce, World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Operating for more than 75 years across nearly 100 countries, World Vision serves vulnerable populations irrespective of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Strategic Framework

| Component | Definition & Direction | | --- | --- | | Vision | Life in all its fullness. | | Mission | Empowering people out of poverty. | | Core Values | Rooted in the love of Christ, committed to making a lasting difference, and driven to serve God. | | Global Strategy | Our Promise 2030 — Building Brighter Futures for Vulnerable Children. |

Global Scale & Operational Overview

• Global Workforce: More than 34,000 employees worldwide.
• Geographic Footprint: Programs and operations in nearly 100 countries.
• Historical Milestones: Established in 1947 supporting child welfare initiatives; launched major humanitarian operations including the 1979 rescue ship deployment for Vietnamese refugee families at sea.
• Core Operations: Child-focused community development, emergency relief, child protection, and global advocacy partnerships.