World Vision works to improve child well-being and to serve people around the world regardless of religion, race, gender or ethnicity. Poverty is a complex problem, and World Vision seeks to address its root causes in a holistic way by focusing its efforts on three main areas.
1. Transformational Development
In partnership with local communities, governments and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), World Vision helps children and families live with dignity and security. Described as Transformational Development, this positive change is community-based and sustainable, with special emphasis on the well-being of children.
Read about the impact of our work on children, families and communities.
Learn about World Vision’s transformational development work with the poor and the oppressed.
2. Disaster Management and Response
World Vision is quick to respond to natural disasters and conflicts around the globe. Our goals are to save lives, reduce human suffering, protect livelihoods, strengthen community resilience and promote peace and reconciliation.
Read about World Vision’s disaster response work in this document. (PDF)
3. Advocacy and Public Engagement
World Vision invites its supporters and the Canadian public to address the root causes of global poverty. Rooted in our work with children and communities, we support and call for public policies and government practices that will help reduce poverty and injustice.
In Canada, World Vision’s advocacy work includes an Ottawa bureau that focuses on national policy makers. A larger team of policy experts provides field-based research and policy alternatives on global issues affecting children.
Learn more about World Vision’s Advocacy in the Action section.
More Resources
For in-depth information on World Vision’s work, you can read documents that detail our initiatives in areas such as community development, improving food resources, addressing diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis and promoting small businesses.
Take a moment to browse the Resources section.
