World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid and development organization working in more than 97 countries, helping over 100 million people in 2006.

Over the course of more than 55 years, World Vision Canada has developed comprehensive strategies for disaster relief response, long-term community development and advocacy initiatives, to address poverty and injustice.

• World Vision Canada's first office opened its doors in 1957.
   
• In approximately 192 area development programs (ADPs) in 45 countries around the world, World Vision Canada is partnering with families and communities to create sustainable change. The ADP is a model of community development, providing such things as improved agricultural systems, clean water, improved sanitation, better nutrition, small business loans to promote economic growth, new schools, teacher training and health care programs.
   
• World Vision is addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic in developing countries - over 40 million people are currently affected by AIDS - by ensuring that area development programs in high prevalence countries include HIV/AIDS programming in prevention, care and advocacy.
   
• In 2006, World Vision Canada's total revenue was over $360 million.
   
• Canadians sponsor 414,123 children through World Vision Canada.
   
• In 2006, 568,944 donors funded the work of World Vision Canada.