Welcome to World Vision's Annual Report.
On this site, you'll read what was possible, thanks to nearly 600,000 people who supported our work this year. People who joined with us in putting children firsteven in an economic downturn. Together, we remained faithful to the boys and girls in our care, fulfilling all our programming commitments for 2009.
- Learn how through your sponsorship of 491,668 children, our development work helped transform communities.
- Recall the year's natural disasters and civil conflicts noting that with your help, children and families were warmed, fed, sheltered and assisted as they rebuilt their lives.
- Read how Canadians joined with us to advocate for the powerless and empower children and communities with knowledge of their rights.
We encourage you to explore this site, noting our commitment to these boys and girls we serve in our work with their communities. We trust you'll see the many different ways that World Vision is putting children first.
Who we are
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
Why we serve
Motivated by our Christian faith, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people.
Who we serve
World Vision serves all people,
regardless of religion, race,
ethnicity or gender. In 2009, we
provided hope and assistance to
approximately 100 million people
in nearly 100 countries.*
* Achievement made possible by the worldwide partnership of World Vision donors and staff.
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness;
our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.