Be the difference

Here in Canada, we experience many blessings. But around the world, there are millions of children who suffer every day without the essentials of life like food, water and education. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, 7.6 million children under the age of five die every year. Most of these deaths are linked to preventable and treatable diseases as well as poor nutrition.

But you can change this with one simple action.

By sponsoring a child, you can provide the essentials they need to live, learn and have a better life. Be the difference and make their dreams reality.

HELP CHANGE A LIFE FOR GOOD

When you sponsor a child through World Vision, you are giving that child an opportunity to live a life without poverty. For about $1 a day, you will help provide access to life-saving basics like:

• Education
• Clean Water
• Nutritious Food
• Improved Healthcare

By combining sponsorships in that region, we can fund programs that help create sustainability in the community and give children the best opportunities to fulfill their dreams.

Thousands of Canadians just like you are already sponsoring children. Join them today, and start seeing the bigger difference we can make together.

SEE THE CHANGE YOUR SPONSORSHIP MAKES

After you sponsor a child, you will receive a welcome kit with a photo and information about your sponsor child and where he or she lives. You will learn about the family, how they live and what they do for fun. You will have the chance to communicate with them through letters and to create an even more unforgettable bond by visiting them on one of our World Vision overseas trips. Over time you will see how your sponsorship makes real and lasting change in the life of the sponsored child and their community.

Ready to get started? Here's How:

1. Choose a child to sponsor online or call 1-866-595-5550.
2. Watch out for your welcome kit to arrive in the mail.
3. Build a relationship with your child through the exchange of photos and letters.
4. See the change your sponsorship is making in the life of a child and their community.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN

World Vision Canada is the nation's leading agency dedicated to improving the lives and futures of the world's most vulnerable children.

With over 50 years of experience, our passionate staff and volunteers are dedicated to providing real and lasting change to approximately 100 million people in World Vision supported communities. But, we can only do this because Canadians like you are committed to helping children.

Join us and start seeing the bigger difference we can make together.

World Vision accounts for every dollar. Of the funds given to World Vision In 2011, 80.8 per cent went directly into programs that help children.