Our work About us Support us Donate SPONSOR Learn about World Vision Transforming vulnerable children's lives since 1950 World Vision has a long history of taking action that transforms the world. Our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children, in the most difficult places, overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. Together, with supporters like you, we’ve helped millions of children and families out of poverty and we are often first on the ground when a crisis strikes. We help children Inspired by our Christian faith, we help children – of all faiths and none - in some of the world's most dangerous places. We believe it takes a whole community to create happy and fulfilling childhoods. And we work together with communities, so they're empowered to do just that. Our integrated approach includes water, healthcare, education, child protection, and income generation. With the aim of allowing every child to fulfil their God-given potential. Across almost 100 countries, our impassioned community of supporters, volunteers and community leaders work together to transform children's lives. Together, we will never give up. SUCCESS STORIES Focusing on the most vulnerable Responding to emergencies, from droughts to civil war In 2020, we helped more than 27m people in emergencies Empowering children and families in extreme poverty In almost 100 countries, working to end poverty Protecting children from abuse and exploitation Challenge all forms of abuse and exploitation, from child marriage to FGM HOW WE HELP CHILDREN How we're different Community-led We know that communities have the best understanding of their own struggles. And, often they also have the best idea of how to achieve their dreams. We simply listen - and give the tools and training for communities to deliver those dreams, transforming the lives of children and their parents. We're most known for Child Sponsorship which funds a lot of our community development work. Child-focused We know that changing a child's life can transform a family, a community and an entire area. In all we do, we work towards children’s complete well-being, helping them to overcome poverty and get the education they often long for. It is these children who go on to become the doctors, teachers and engineers of the future; they who will stop future generations ending up in poverty. HOW WE WORK Who we are We couldn't do what we do without our supporters, partners, volunteers and employees. Our supporters Supporters like you transform children's futures. Learn more about them. LEARN MORE Our partners Who we partner with to ensure the greatest possible impact on the lives of children. LEARN MORE Our celebrity supporters Read how they’ve helped change lives. LEARN MORE Join the World Vision family Learn more about World Vision's work, and how you can help. SIGN UP How you can help There's a hero in all of us DONATE WAYS YOU CAN HELP World Vision's history, from 1950 to today 1950s: Bob Pierce founds World Vision Christian Minister, Bob Pierce founded World Vision by helping one young girl with $5 he had in his pocket. Now, thanks to the support of tens of thousands of people worldwide, World Vision has transformed the lives of people in more than 100 countries. 1970s: Saving Vietnamese refugees After the Vietnam War, thousands of refugees were at risk. A World Vision ship became the first international rescue ship to provide food and medical assistance to 93 stranded refugees from Vietnam during Operation Seasweep in 1979. We support refugees all over the world today. MORE ABOUT WORLD VISION Together we can change the world. Donate today. DONATE More about World Vision's work More about our work About our work, the difference we make and how we do it. LEARN MORE Our success stories Lives transformed forever, with your help. LEARN MORE Where your money goes How your donations have changed children's lives for good. LEARN MORE We use cookies and similar technologies to help personalise content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a better experience. CHOOSE ACCEPT ALL FOLLOW US CONTACT US Donate Sponsor a child Support us About us Annual Report My Sponsorship Jobs Press centre © 2021 World Vision. All rights reserved. World Vision UK is a registered charity no. 285908. Terms and Conditions Privacy and Cookies Policy Modern Slavery Statement Supporter Charter Global Power Claims Safeguarding Policy Whistleblowing Policy