World Vision International

World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to helping children, families, and communities overcome poverty and injustice. Operating for more than 75 years, World Vision functions as a leader in improving and transforming lives, serving the most vulnerable children irrespective of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. The organization actively works in the world's hardest places, driven by the belief that every child deserves a chance at a bright future rich in meaning and purpose.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Our Vision

Life in all its fullness

Our Mission

Empowering people out of poverty

Our Values

Rooted in the love of Christ

Our History

The organization began in 1947 when founder Bob Pierce gave his last $5 to a missionary orphanage to care for an abandoned Chinese girl. Over its long history, World Vision has consistently traveled to regions and taken on challenges others would not, including purchasing a ship in 1979 to rescue refugee families stranded at sea off the coast of Vietnam. Today, the organization continues to focus its operations where it is hardest to be a child, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.

Our Global Strategy: Our Promise

World Vision works directly with the most vulnerable children across the globe to help them experience an environment where they can realize their true potential. Through collective global efforts, the organization aims to build sustainable support systems that provide safety, development, and a higher quality of life for families and entire communities.