AIDS is more than a pandemic.  It is the greatest humanitarian crisis of all time.  More than 30 million people are living with HIV in the world today.

A HopeChild lives in an area with a high prevalence of HIV, has been identified by his or her community as “vulnerable,” and requires extra assistance.  This does not mean that the sponsored child has HIV nor that they are an orphan.

Many children have been orphaned as a result of AIDS.  However, often a family member, neighbor, or friend in the community will take them in.  In many cases, these children would consider their caregivers to be “parents,” and would not think of themselves as orphans.

HopeChild sponsorship provides access to things like:

• Basic health care as well as HIV and AIDS treatment
• schooling as well as HIV and AIDS prevention education
• nutritious food and clean water
• care for orphans and vulnerable children
• training of volunteers to look after children’s emotional, physical, and spiritual needs

World Vision cannot do this without the support of caring Canadians like you.  Together – and with God’s help—World Vision can help bring a better life to these children and their families.