About World Vision Canada

We're a Christian charity that helps children and families overcome poverty in the world’s most vulnerable places.

With Canadians’ help, children experience the fullness of life through child sponsorship, emergency relief and community-led programs.

orld Vision staff leading outdoor educational activity with children, featuring drawing materials and games on a table in a lush, green setting.
Group of children standing and smiling together around a child in a wheelchair in a rural village setting with woven reed walls in the background.
Two children reaching out to wash their hands as fresh water flows out from a hand pump.
These mothers participated in a community program led by health workers and volunteers, where they learned how to prepare nutritious food for their children.

Our mission and vision

Rooted in our Christian faith, we help poor and vulnerable children rise above poverty.

Why World Vision Canada?

Canadians partner with us because of our trusted reputation and measurable impact. Beyond urgent aid, we recognize that real change has an exit plan. We restore dignity for those we serve and help generations flourish.

A+ charity rating

from Charity Intelligence Canada

75+ years

experience in international development

Top 10 charity

Invested in areas of need around the world

10.3M+ people

reached in 2025

A woman sitting in a wheelchair hugs a young child while sharing a cup outside a home.
A young community leader stands with arms crossed in front of a group of peers during an outdoor gathering.
Team members stand in a circle outdoors, joining their fists together during a group activity.
Emergency response supplies, including water containers and aid kits, are organized for distribution during a World Vision relief operation.
World Vision staff meet with a community member in a temporary settlement to discuss humanitarian support.
World Vision staff distribute a relief aid package to a woman and a child during an emergency response activity.

Our values

These values drive every decision we make. They guide us in how we treat those around us anywhere we serve.

What’s your world vision?

We envision a world where every child experiences the fullness of life—childhoods filled with joy, hope and justice. Where education, safe water, nutritious food and healthcare are accessible to all. That’s our vision. What’s yours?

Learn more about World Vision Canada

Two young girls wearing white t-shirts smile broadly as they stand side by side in a grassy field, their arms on each other’s shoulders. (Cambodia, 2025)

2025 Annual Results Report

Discover how our supporters helped improve daily life for children and their communities.

Read the report
World Vision Canada staff are participating in devotional activity in the office.

Leadership team

Learn more about our leadership team and Board of Directors.

Meet the team
A sponsored girl shows off a picture of her sponsors during their visit to her home in Zambia.

About child sponsorship

When you sponsor a child, four more children in their community benefit. Learn how it works.

What’s child sponsorship?
A medical professional measures a young girl's weight on a scale.

Support real change for children

Starting from $19 a month, you’ll help provide nutritious food, education and healthcare for the world’s most vulnerable children.

Support now

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Annual Results Reports and Financial Statements

View our Annual Results Reports and Financial Statements:

2025 - Annual Results Report | Financial Statement (EN) | Financial Statement (FR)

2024 - Annual Results Report | Financial Statement (EN) | Financial Statement (FR)

2023 - Annual Results Report | Financial Statement (EN) | Financial Statement (FR)

2022 - Annual Results Report | Financial Statement (EN) | Financial Statement (FR)

View our official charity profile and T3010 filings, including total compensation details, on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.